PAN SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE-LIME COMPOUND BUTTER

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Pan Seared Tilapia With Chile-Lime Compound Butter image

Here is a healty eating choice that is easy as a snap to prepare.

Provided by Geoffry Le Cher

Categories     Fish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 Tbsp finely chopped shallot
1 tsp finely grated fresh lime zest
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp minced fresh serrano chile (preferably red), including seeds
1/2 tsp salt
4 5- to 6-oz tilapia fillets
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 bunch rapini
2 Tbsp salt (for water)
1 fresh ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. TO MAKE COMPOUND BUTTER -
  • 2. Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile, and salt in a bowl. Chill butter, but do not allow to harden.
  • 3. TO MAKE BEDDING -
  • 4. Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil. Blanch rapini for 90 seconds. Remove and plunge in ice bath. Remove from bath, drain and set aside, season with fresh ground black pepper and cover with damp paper towel.
  • 5. TO MAKE FISH -
  • 6. Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just smoking, then sauté 2 pieces of fish, turning over once with a spatula, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes, and transfer to a plate. Sauté remaining fish in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner.
  • 7. Serve on bed of steamed rapini. Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.

Daymaruby Navedo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always been a hit. The tilapia is always cooked perfectly and the compound butter is delicious. I've even used the compound butter on other fish and it's always a winner.


Salm Salm
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids loved the crispy skin and the flavorful compound butter. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and they ate it all up.


Latoya Doss
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tilapia, and this recipe definitely didn't disappoint. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the compound butter was amazing. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal


Nathan Howard
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tilapia. I had a few fillets in the freezer and I wasn't sure what to do with them. I found this recipe online and it was perfect. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the compound butter added a lot of f


Haylee Lashaway
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always been a hit. The tilapia is always cooked perfectly and the compound butter is delicious. I've even used the compound butter on other fish and it's always a winner.


Kayla Baboolal
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids loved the crispy skin and the flavorful compound butter. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and they ate it all up.


Sameel Akram
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tilapia, and this recipe definitely didn't disappoint. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the compound butter was amazing. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal


Patrick Missal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tilapia. I had a few fillets in the freezer and I wasn't sure what to do with them. I found this recipe online and it was perfect. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the compound butter added a lot of f


Rehana kosar Arain
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The tilapia is mild and flaky, while the compound butter adds a zesty and flavorful kick. I served it with a side of rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Sufi Kirshan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The tilapia is cooked to perfection and the compound butter is flavorful. I served it with roasted potatoes and a side of vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Bott Gamers
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I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a hit! The tilapia was flaky and tender, and the compound butter was the perfect finishing touch. We will definitely be making this again.


Shekh Ripon
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This recipe is a keeper! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the compound butter was amazing. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Barea Lagha
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the compound butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ameer Gudaro
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The tilapia is always cooked perfectly and the compound butter is amazing. I like to add a little bit of chopped cilantro to the butter for an extra pop of flavor.


Sana siddique
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This recipe is a great way to introduce people to tilapia. It's a mild-flavored fish that pairs well with a variety of flavors, and the compound butter really enhances the flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side of rice, and it was a d


Craig Wilkening
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when I'm short on time. The tilapia cooks quickly and the compound butter is a snap to make. Plus, it's always a hit with my family.


Dele Laidey
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The pan-seared tilapia was cooked to perfection - tender and flaky inside with a crispy, golden brown skin. The chile-lime compound butter was the perfect finishing touch, adding a zesty pop of flavor. Highly recommend!


Cesario Reyes
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This tilapia is bursting with flavor! The compound butter with its blend of onion, garlic, lime, and chili perfectly complements the mild fish, and the crispy skin adds an extra layer of texture. I'll definitely be making this again!