Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce: A Delightful Culinary Experience
Indulge in the delectable flavors of tilapia, a mild and versatile fish, perfectly complemented by a luscious lemon butter sauce. This article presents a collection of tilapia recipes that tantalize the taste buds with their unique and delectable flavors. From the classic Lemon Butter Tilapia to the zesty Lemon Herb Tilapia and the crispy Air Fryer Tilapia, each recipe offers a culinary journey that is both satisfying and memorable. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide easy-to-follow instructions that guide you through the process of creating a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of tilapia, paired with the vibrant tang of lemon and the richness of butter.
PAN SEARED TILAPIA WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
This pan seared tilapia with lemon butter sauce is one of the best tilapia recipes! Serve this pan fried whole tilapia with roasted potatoes for an easy dinner win!
Provided by Katherine | Love In My Oven
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. One side at a time, coat the tilapia fillets in the flour. Set aside.
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1/4 cup of the butter. Once the butter is melted and beginning to sizzle, add the tilapia fillets side by side in the skillet. Cook the fish for about 5-6 minutes before flipping and cooking for another 5-6 minutes on the other side, or until it flakes easily with a fork*.
- When the fish is cooked, remove it to a plate and keep warm in the oven. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, and once the butter starts sizzling use a spatula to scrape up any brown bits, and squeeze the lemon juice into the pan. Let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes, then remove from heat. Plate the fish (and any potatoes or rice you may have cooked) and drizzle the lemon butter sauce all over the dish. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately!
TILAPIA & LEMON SAUCE
Serve this lemon tilapia with any tossed salad full of your favorite vegetables and buttered bread. It's easy, quick and unique. And it's a big hit with company, too. -Susan Taul, Birmingham, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour and salt. Dip fillets in flour mixture. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook fillets in 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat until fish just begins to flake with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 teaspoons butter. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve fish and sauce with rice; garnish with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED TILAPIA IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven and position rack: Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 177 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 16 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH LEMON-BUTTER SAUCE
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
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
TILAPIA WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
This is another one of Publix's wonderful Apron recipes. I serve it with another Publix recipe Angel Hair Fresca. It is easy and delicious and great for weekdays, but "fancy" enough for company.
Provided by mandabears
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat large saute pan on medium high for 2-3 minutes.
- Place seasoned salt and 3 teaspoons flour in large zip top bag.
- Shake to mix.
- Add fish to bag and seal tightly.
- Shake bag to coat fish.
- Place 1 tablespoon butter in saute pan.
- Add fish.
- Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter to center of pan.
- Turn fillets using spatual and distrubute butter under fish fillets.
- Cook 3 minutes more util fish fish is golden and flakes easily.
- Transfer fish to plates.
- Add wine to pan with remaining butter and 1 teaspoon flour to pan.
- Squeeze juice of lemon to pan.
- Heat and stir 1-2 minutes or thickened.
- Stir in chopped parsley and serve sauce over fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 166.7, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 34.8
LEMON BUTTER TILAPIA
This is my take on a James Beard recipe. So simple and quick, very few ingredients. This is the dish that turned me into a fish lover. Trick is to have everything ready to go when you start. It's fast from start to table.
Provided by Peg629
Categories Tilapia
Time 15m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Chop parsley and put aside. Juice lemon and put aside.
- Melt 2 tbs. butter and the olive oil in non-stick skillet
- Lightly dust fish fillets in flour, season if desired with salt and pepper.
- When butter stops bubbling, add fish and saute 3-4 min on first side.
- Turn and finish second side 3-4 min, until done and flaky. Remove to plate and keep warm.
- Add remaining 2tbs. butter to skillet and melt.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley quickly and pour immediately over fish.
- Serve and enjoy.
TILAPIA WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
Easy, quick and inexpensive; fairly healthy as long as you don't go overboard on the butter - you can half the amount of butter or replace with Smart Balance or the like to cut down on the sat fat and still get the same flavor. I prefer Andy's fish fry, but Zatarain's plain works well also. I've changed the amount of lemon from the original also; I'm used to starting 2 lbs of fish and forgot to convert down to 6 servings.
Provided by jdennys
Categories Tilapia
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prep the tilapia - Defrost in package, if necessary, rinse and place in glass or plastic bowl. Cover with milk and set aside for 30 minute to soak out as much of the strong flavor as possible - the milk will turn pink.
- Using a microplane, zest the lemon, removing as much as possible without getting any of the pith. Juice the lemon and set both the juice and zest aside.
- Preheat an electric skillet to 375°F.
- Remove the tilapia from the milk and discard the milk. Lightly bread the fish with the fish fry. Add a small amount of olive oil to the skillet and distribute evenly. Place the filets in the oil and fry until the fish is just flaky and the breading is a medium brown.
- While the fish is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan. add the lemon zest and stir until combined. Whisk in the lemon juice until fully incorporated. You can add more fresh not-from-concentrate lemon juice to taste.
- Remove the cooked filets from the skillet, drain on a paper towel. Plate the fish and drizzle the sauce over to taste. Serve with risotto or pilaf and a green vegetable such as asparagus or broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 39.1, Sodium 32.4, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.3, Protein 2.5
LEMON GARLIC TILAPIA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
- Bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 93 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
Tips:
- Choose the right tilapia fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Avoid fillets that are thin or have a strong, fishy smell.
- Season the tilapia fillets well. A simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is all you need to bring out the natural flavor of the fish.
- Cook the tilapia fillets over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Make the lemon butter sauce while the tilapia fillets are cooking. This will allow the flavors to meld and create a delicious sauce that complements the fish perfectly.
- Serve the tilapia fillets immediately with the lemon butter sauce. This dish is best enjoyed hot.
Conclusion:
This tilapia with lemon butter sauce is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia fillets are cooked to perfection and the lemon butter sauce is rich and flavorful. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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