Pan-Seared Tilapia with Garlic and Lemon
Tilapia is a versatile and mild fish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. This quick and easy recipe features pan-seared tilapia fillets infused with garlic and zesty lemon juice, resulting in a delicious dish that pairs beautifully with rice or salad. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family meal, this recipe combines simplicity with flavor. Get ready to savor tender, flaky tilapia in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add the seasoned tilapia fillets to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until opaque and flaking easily.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg