Garlic Butter Tilapia
Pan-seared tilapia fillets finished with foaming garlic butter and fresh parsley — crispy outside, tender inside, ready in under 15 minutes. Pure simplicity, maximum flavor.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 260
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 2 fillets (6 oz each) tilapia fillets
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp, chopped parsley
Instructions
- 1
Pat tilapia dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it foams, about 1 minute.
- 3
Sear tilapia 2–3 minutes per side without moving, until golden and cooked through.
- 4
Transfer fillets to a plate, then reduce heat to medium and melt remaining 2 tbsp butter.
- 5
Add minced garlic to the pan and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then immediately pour over the fish.
- 6
Scatter parsley over the top and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or nonstick skillet
- paper towels
- knife and cutting board
- spatula or fish turner
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