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PAN FRIED LEMON BUTTER TILAPIA

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When you need a quick dinner, look no further than fish — and this Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia recipe is the best choice! It is a quick and easy weeknight meal that can be made in 20 minutes.

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS CAST IRON SKILLET TILAPIA? -Fresh tilapia is inexpensive and widely available in most supermarkets. -It's keto friendly and gluten free. -Tilapia has a mild flavor and it absorbs the flavors of the ingredients it's cooked with and isn't overly fishy for those who don't like fish.

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INGREDIENTS: – 4 Tilapia fillets – 1 teaspoon paprika – 1 teaspoon salt – 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasonings – 2 tablespoon oil

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Lemon Butter Sauce – 2 tablespoon butter – ¼ cup lemon juice

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INSTRUCTIONS – Pat dry the tilapia with paper towels. Season the tilapia fillets on both sides with paprika, salt, and lemon pepper. – Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. –covered with the sauce.

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INSTRUCTIONS – Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet in a single layer. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side. – Lastly, add pieces of butter on top of each tilapia fillet and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Drizzle the butter sauce on top of the tilapia fillets until all covered with the sauce.