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Discover the joy of cooking tilapia with this quick and easy 15-minute pan-seared tilapia recipe! It's deliciously flavorful and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Pair it with fresh veggies for a complete and satisfying meal. Let's dive into the delightful world of tilapia!
What is Pan-Seared Tilapia ?
A delightful seafood dish that combines simplicity with flavor. This dish features tender tilapia fillets, seasoned to perfection and seared until golden brown in a hot pan. The quick cooking method preserves the fish’s delicate texture and enhances its natural taste. Often paired with fresh herbs, lemon, and a side of vegetables, Pan-Seared Tilapia makes for a healthy and satisfying meal. Its light and flavorful profile makes it a favorite for both casual dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste (Optional)
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
2. Rinse tilapia fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper.
3. Place flour in a shallow dish. Gently press each fillet into the flour to coat and shake off any excess.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia fillets in the hot oil, in batches if necessary, until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.
5. Brush melted butter onto the tilapia fillets in the last minute before removing from the skillet. Drizzle fillets with lemon juice and garnish with parsley and thyme.
