Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce and Angel Hair Fresca. This delectable dish combines the delicate flavors of tilapia, a mild and flaky white fish, with a luscious lemon butter sauce that adds a vibrant citrusy tang. Served atop a bed of angel hair pasta, this dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
The tilapia is expertly pan-fried to achieve a crispy golden exterior while maintaining its tender and succulent interior. The lemon butter sauce is a perfect complement, with its rich and creamy texture and bright, tangy flavor. The angel hair pasta provides a light and airy base, allowing the flavors of the tilapia and sauce to shine through.
In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. For those who prefer a bolder flavor, a spicy lemon butter sauce is introduced, adding a touch of heat to the dish. For those seeking a healthier option, a baked tilapia with lemon butter sauce is presented, offering a lighter alternative with all the delicious flavors intact.
Furthermore, a refreshing angel hair fresca salad is featured, providing a delightful contrast to the richness of the tilapia and sauce. With its vibrant mix of fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this salad is a perfect accompaniment to balance the flavors of the main dish.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, this article has something for everyone. With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and a variety of recipes to choose from, you'll be able to create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a delightful journey of flavors with our Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce and Angel Hair Fresca.
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
LEMON BUTTER BAKED TILAPIA RECIPE
This easy oven baked tilapia recipe makes a healthy dinner in only 20 minutes. Lemon butter tilapia needs just 5 simple ingredients!
Provided by Maya Krampf
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
- Cut the lemon in half. Juice and zest one half (you should get about 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest). Slice the other half into thin slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Protein 34.4 g, Fat 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 115.5 mg, Sodium 772 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 0.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4.9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TILAPIA WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE AND ANGEL HAIR FRESCA
Steps:
- Steps 1. Place 3 teaspoons flour and seasoned salt in zip-top bag; shake to mix and set aside. Chop (rinsed) parsley coarsely, leaves only, and measure (2 tablespoons). Slice (rinsed) lemon in half. Set both aside. 2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Check fish for bones by pressing on fillet with finger tips and remove. Add fish to zip-top bag; seal tightly and shake to coat. Wash hands. 3. Place 1 tablespoon butter in pan and swirl to coat. Add fish (wash hands) and cook 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter to center of pan. Turn fillets, using spatula, distributing butter under each fillet. Cook 3 more minutes until fish is golden and flakes easily. Place fish on serving plates. 4. Place remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon flour, wine and juice from lemon in sauté pan. Heat 1-2 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir parsley into butter sauce and serve over fish. Steps 1. Fill large saucepan 1/2 full of water. Cover and bring to a boil on high heat for pasta. 2. Stir pasta into boiling water and boil 1 minute. Stir in broccoli and boil 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Drain. Add butter to saucepan, using residual heat to melt butter. Stir in tomato pesto and pasta mixture; toss to mix and serve.
BAKED LEMON BUTTER TILAPIA
The easiest, most effortless 20 min meal ever from start to finish. And it's all made in a single pan. Win-win situation here.
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest; set aside. Season tilapia with salt and pepper, to taste and place onto the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with butter mixture. Place into oven and bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10-12 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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 CAPER SAUCE
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
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
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 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
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
Tips:
- To ensure that the tilapia is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 145°F (63°C).
- If you don't have angel hair pasta, you can use another type of thin pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine.
- To make a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the tilapia and add more vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers.
- For a more flavorful sauce, use unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the tilapia with lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Conclusion:
This tilapia with lemon butter sauce and angel hair fresca is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The tilapia is cooked to perfection and the lemon butter sauce is rich and flavorful. The angel hair pasta is a light and refreshing complement to the fish and sauce. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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