Pan-Fried Tilapia

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Pan-fried tilapia is an easy stovetop preparation for tilapia.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or more to taste

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion

  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon parsley flakes

  • 1 pinch lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste

  • 1 pound tilapia fillets

Directions

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, Cajun seasoning, basil, parsley, and lemon-pepper seasoning; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tilapia fillets; increase heat to medium-high.

  2. Cook tilapia until opaque and easily flakes with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Adjust temperature if browning too quickly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193 Calories
10g Fat
2g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 268mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 496mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.