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Pan Fried Tilapia

Pan Fried Tilapia

This Pan Fried Tilapia is a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner made in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz tilapia fillets
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • lemon juice for garnish
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Season tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Place the flour onto a plate or shallow baking dish and then dredge each filet in the flour to lightly coat both sides of the fish. Shake off any excess flour from the filets.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the filets for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped parsley.

Notes

If the fillets are damp, be sure to pat them dry before dredging in flour for better coating. Avoid overcooking the tilapia as it will become tough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 25gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 421IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy Dinner, Healthy Recipe, Pan Fried Tilapia, quick meal, tilapia recipe, weeknight meal
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