Garlic Butter Tilapia
A quick and delicious Garlic Butter Tilapia recipe that combines savory garlic and rich butter for a delightful weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tilapia fillets
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp Butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the tilapia fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pairs well with green salad, steamed rice, or roasted vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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