Pan Fried Tilapia

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    248 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pan Fried Tilapia

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

Servings
  • 4 tilapia 4 oz each, fillets
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon capers

Instructions

  1. Dab the filets dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the fish from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
  4. 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 (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%)

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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