Pan-Seared Tilapia
Learn how to cook tilapia with this simple, 15-minute recipe for pan-seared tilapia. This easy method produces delicious, flavorful fillets the whole family will enjoy.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Rinse tilapia fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place flour in a shallow dish. Gently press each fillet into the flour to coat and shake off any excess.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)