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Lemon Butter Tilapia

Jay
This Lemon Butter Tilapia recipe takes tilapia to a new level. The fish is pan seared to golden perfection before being drenched in an insanely good lemony buttery sauce. It's an ideal meal to pair with a variety of side dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner,
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 235 kcal

Equipment

Cast Iron

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tilapia fillets
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasonings
  • 2 tablespoon oil

Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

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.
  • 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.

Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate only.

Serving: 1servingCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 678mgPotassium: 549mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg