Best 9 Pan Seared Tilapia W Almond Browned Butter Recipes

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Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish that is a great choice for pan-searing. In this recipe, the tilapia is coated in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper, then pan-seared in butter until golden brown and cooked through. The fish is then served with a simple almond-browned butter sauce. The sauce is made by browning butter in a skillet, then adding almonds and parsley. The sauce is spooned over the tilapia and served immediately. This dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family.

This article also includes recipes for other tilapia dishes, such as tilapia with lemon caper sauce, tilapia with mango salsa, and tilapia with roasted vegetables. These recipes are all easy to follow and make a delicious and healthy meal.

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PAN SEARED TILAPIA W/ ALMOND BROWNED BUTTER



Pan Seared Tilapia w/ Almond Browned Butter image

I love the taste of Tilapia and this recipe is so good served over Snow Peas. It was fast and easy to make when friends of ours called and said they were near our house and wanted to stop by. It was close to dinner time so I came up with this fast dish while they were on their way here. They loved this dish and my friend ask for...

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 c snow pea pods, trimmed
4 4 to 5 ounce skinless tilapia fillets
sea salt and fresh ground pepper
1 tsp flour
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 c sliced almonds
1 Tbsp snipped fresh parsley if desired

Steps:

  • 1. In a large sauce pan place enough salted water for cooking the snow pea pods. Bring the water to boiling and add pea pods.
  • 2. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; drain and set aside.
  • 3. Meanwhile, season one side of the fish with salt and pepper; sprinkle with flour.
  • 4. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil and tilt pan to coat with oil. Return pan to heat and add fish with floured side up.
  • 5. Cook fish for 4 to 5 minutes until it is easy to remove with a spatula.
  • 6. Gently turn fish and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more or until fish flakes easily with a fork or is golden brown.
  • 7. Arrange peas on a serving platter and place fish on top of peas. (I arranged 4 serving plates instead of serving platter)and served roasted potatoes as a side dish.
  • 8. In the same skillet reduce heat to medium and add butter.
  • 9. When butter begins to melt, stir in almonds.
  • 10. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds or until butter is melted and nuts are lightly toasted (don't let the butter burn).
  • 11. Spoon butter mixture over fish fillets. Sprinkle with parsley if desired and serve hot.

ALMOND-CRUSTED TILAPIA



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My husband came up with this creation for Easter dinner, as Tilapia is indigenous to the sea of Galilee. It remains the best fish I have ever put in my mouth, absolutely beyond restaurant quality.

Provided by Michelle Woolf

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic pepper
1 cup ground almonds
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
¼ cup all-purpose flour for dusting
6 tablespoons butter
salt to taste
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 sprigs parsley
8 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs with the lemon pepper and garlic pepper until blended; set aside. Stir together ground almonds with 1 cup of Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish until combined; set aside. Dust the tilapia fillets with flour, and shake off excess. Dip the tilapia in egg, then press into the almond mixture.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia in melted butter until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium, and season fillets with salt if desired. Sprinkle the tilapia with the remaining Parmesan cheese, cover, and continue cooking until the Parmesan cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the tilapia to a serving dish, and garnish with parsley springs and lemon wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 148.7 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 591.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

TILAPIA WITH ALMOND BUTTER



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For a main dish in less than 30 minutes, try this white fish served over cooked pea pods with a topping of toasted almonds.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cup snow pea pods, trimmed
4 4-5 ounce fresh skinless tilapia fillets or other white fish
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon butter
0.25 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan bring lightly salted water to boiling. Add pea pods. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, season fish with salt and pepper; sprinkle with flour. Cook fish in hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes or until it is easy to remove with a spatula. (If necessary, cook fish half at a time.) Gently turn fish and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Place peas on serving plates; arrange fish on top of peas.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to skillet. When butter begins to melt, stir in almonds. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds or until nuts are lightly toasted (do not let butter burn). Spoon butter mixture over fish fillets.
  • Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 15 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

BROWN BUTTER-SAUTEED TILAPIA WITH PISTACHIOS



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 11m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (3-ounce) tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola or peanut oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 thin slices lemon, for garnish
3 tablespoons roasted, salted shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Place flour in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag and season with salt and pepper. Dredge fillets in flour mixture or add to bag, close, and shake to coat.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of the butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. When it foams, lower heat to medium-low. Shake excess flour off 2 of the fillets, add to pan, and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Remove fillets to a plate and repeat with remaining fillets.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and cook until it begins to brown. Immediately remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and pour over fish. Lay a lemon slice over each fillet, sprinkle pistachios over top and serve with mashed or roasted potatoes and a simple green salad.

PAN-SEARED TILAPIA



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This pan-seared tilapia dish is a delicious and easy way to prepare seafood! Great for a quick weeknight meal accompanied with fresh veggies. Try this healthy dish full of flavor and nutrition!

Provided by AppleChef

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Rinse tilapia fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow dish; gently press each fillet into the flour to coat and shake off the excess flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the tilapia in the hot oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Brush the melted butter onto the tilapia in the last minute before removing from the skillet. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 50.9 mg

PAN SEARED TILAPIA WITH ALMOND BROWN BUTTER #RSC



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Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. Very easy to prepare and enjoy. By browning the butter in a hot pan we get a nutty, toasted flavor adding another dimension of flavor.

Provided by Abite2eat

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons almond oil
4 tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
8 tablespoons butter, chilled
2 shallots, minced
1/2 cup slivered almonds, plus extra for garnish
1 teaspoon rosemary, minced
1 orange, juice and zest of
4 tablespoons Amaretto
Reynolds Wrap Foil, cut into 4 12X12-inch squares

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place foil squares on a baking sheet and set aside.
  • Pour almond oil into a preheated saute pan over medium heat. Season tilapia filets with salt and pepper. place filets flesh side down into oil and cook 1-2 minutes. Remove filets from pan and place cooked side up in the center of each foil square. Wipe pan dry with a paper towel and return to medium heat. Add cold butter to pan and melt butter until slightly toasted with a nutty aroma, and the foam subsides. Add shallots, almonds, and rosemary, saute 2-3 minutes. Add orange juice and zest, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fold up sides of foil to form a pouch. Spoon butter sauce over each filet, along with 1 tablespoon of amaretto per each. Seal tops and sides of foil, place baking sheet in preheated oven and bake 4-5 minutes. Carefully remove from oven, cut foil open and transfer to a plate along with juices. Serve with jasmine rice and your favorite veggies. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.3, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 851.4, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 29

TILAPIA WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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My husband and I are always trying to increase the amount of fish in our diet. This recipe is fast, easy and enjoyable, even for non-fish lovers. -Catherine Jensen, Blytheville, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon drained capers
Lemon wedges, optional
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle tilapia with salt and pepper. Dust lightly with flour., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tilapia; cook until lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm., Add broth, lemon juice, butter and capers to same skillet; cook and stir until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Spoon over tilapia. If desired, serve with pasta and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PAN SEARED TILAPIA WITH ALMOND BROWNED BUTTER AND SNOW PEAS



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A nice quick meal. You can prepare it as written or substitute any other white fish and sauteed asparagus for the snow peas.

Provided by Riverlivin

Categories     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups snow pea pods, trimmed
4 (4 -5 ounce) skinless fresh tilapia fillets
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, snipped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring lightly salted water to boil.
  • Add pea pods. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, season fish with salt and pepper on one side; sprinkle with flour.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When the pan is hot (a drop of water should sizzle or roll) remove from heat and add olive oil, tilting pan to coat with oil.
  • Return pan to heat and add fish (if necessary, cook fish half at a time).
  • Cook fish for 4 to 5 minutes or until it is easy to remove with spatula.
  • Gently turn fish and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • Arrange peas on a serving platter; arrange fish on top of peas.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add butter to skillet. When butter begins to melt, stir in almonds.
  • Cook for 30 to 60 seconds or until butter is melted and nuts are lightly toasted (do not let butter burn).
  • Spoon butter mixture over fish fillets.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 139.5, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 24.7

PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH LEMON-BUTTER SAUCE



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Step up fish with lemon-butter sauce makes tasty dinner for fish lovers.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
3/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup cold firm butter, cut into 4 pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
4 skinless tilapia fillets or other medium-firm fish fillets (6 oz each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts) or almonds

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat wine, lemon juice and shallots to boiling over medium-high heat. Boil uncovered 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Add whipping cream to pan and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Boil uncovered 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup. Remove from heat and add lemon peel. Beat in butter, 1 piece at a time, with wire whisk, adding the next piece only after the first has been completely beaten in and melted. When all of the butter has been beaten in, add 1/4 teaspoon salt and the white pepper. Cover to keep warm.
  • Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
  • In 12-inch skillet (preferably nonstick), heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot. Add fish and cook 3 minutes. Flip and cook 3 minutes longer or until edges begin to brown and fish flakes easily with fork.
  • To serve, spoon sauce over fish and sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh tilapia fillets. If using frozen fillets, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels before cooking to remove excess moisture. This will help them to sear better.
  • Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper, or your favorite seasonings, before cooking.
  • Use a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat to sear the tilapia fillets. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside while keeping the inside moist and flaky.
  • Cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through. The fish is done cooking when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the tilapia fillets immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Pan-seared tilapia with almond-browned butter is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is cooked to perfection and the almond-browned butter sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table. You can also get creative with the sides you serve with this dish. Some other options include: sautéed spinach, grilled vegetables, or a simple salad.

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