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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 473 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Pat dry the tilapia fillets and set the aside.
- In a shallow bowl mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper, cumin, coriander and allspice.
- Place the flour in another shallow bowl or a plate.
- Melt the butter in a large non stick pan over medium low heat.
- 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.
- Cook the fillets for about 4 minutes on each side until they are golden.
- 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.
- Plate and drizzle some sauce on top. Finish with lemon slices and chopped parsley.
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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
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
% 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.