Garlic Lemon Tilapia Recipe

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4.9

36 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    473 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Garlic Lemon Tilapia Recipe

Ready in 30 minutes, this garlic lemon tilapia recipe makes the perfect dinner. This is one of the best tilapia recipes out there and it's so easy to make!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 tilapia fillets boneless
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Garnish

  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped
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Instructions

  1. Pat dry the tilapia fillets and set the aside.
  2. In a shallow bowl mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper, cumin, coriander and allspice.
  3. Place the flour in another shallow bowl or a plate.
  4. Melt the butter in a large non stick pan over medium low heat.
  5. Dip the fish fillets in the olive oil mixture and then dredge in the flour. Shake to get rid of excess flour and place the fillet in the pan. Repeat with the remaining fillets.
  6. Cook the fillets for about 4 minutes on each side until they are golden.
  7. Pour the remaining olive oil and lemon juice mixture in the pan and turn the heat to medium. If anything has stuck to the pan, gently scrape it using a spatula. Cook for another 5-8 minutes until the sauce has thickened a bit and the fish is cooked completely.
  8. Plate and drizzle some sauce on top. Finish with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

Notes

  • If using frozen tilapia fillets, make sure they're completely thawed. 
  • You can use vegetable or canola oil to sear the fish. 
  • If Aleppo pepper is not available, use chili pepper flakes. 
  • For gluten free option, use gluten free flour or almond flour. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 697mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 974IU (19%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Potassium 697mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 974IU 19%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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