Pan Fried Tilapia
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pan Fried Tilapia
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Tilapia is pan-fried in butter and olive oil, then topped with flavorful pan juices of capers, lemon juice, and garlic!
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Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets 4 oz each
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
Instructions
- Dab the filets dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the filets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the garlic. Stir just until fragrant. Whisk in the lemon juice and capers. Add the fish to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more or until cooked through and flaky.
Notes
- Cook until the fish flakes easily.
- If desired, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
248
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
528mg
(15%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
179IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 528mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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