Best 2 Garlic Butter Tilapia Recipes

Craving a flavorful and easy-to-make meal? Look no further than garlic butter tilapia! This simple yet delicious dish combines tender, flaky tilapia fillets with a rich and aromatic garlic butter sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress with its delightful combination of flavors and textures. So grab your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a mouthwatering garlic butter tilapia dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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TILAPIA WITH GARLIC LIME BUTTER

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This recipe was somewhat of an accident for me. My mom had prepared some homemade garlic butter for some reason and I mistakenly used it instead of regular butter to saute some Tilapia filets. I usually put lemon on my fish, but we were out, so I used lime juice instead. Everyone really liked it, so I make it all the time now. Even my very picky husband requests it! It's easy to adjust this recipe to feed more or less people.

Provided by Mrs. Christmas

Categories Tilapia

Time 17m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

8 tilapia fillets (4-6 oz each)
4 tablespoons butter (do not substitute with margarine)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 cup lime juice

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add tilapia fillets (thawed if frozen) to the pan.
Sprinkle the fish with garlic powder (use more or less depending on your tastes).
Pour lime juice over fish (use more or less depending on your tastes).
Saute the tilapia until the fillets are opaque and easily flake with a fork (I usually turn once during cooking).
Serve while hot. I like to serve this with a side of rice pilaf and california blend veggies.

TILAPIA WITH GARLIC BUTTER

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Categories Fish Bake Low Carb Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of butter
2 cloves of garlic
dash of pepper
dash of salt
Pinch of dried dillweed or parsley
Dash paprika
4 tilapia fillets

Steps:

In saucepan, combine butter, garlic, salt, pepper, dillweed and paprika. Heat over low heat until butter is melted and starts simmering. Remove from heat. Brush a little bit of the butter mixture on the bottom of a shallow baking pan (line baking dish with foil). Place tilapia on top of buttered area. Brush top of each fillet with butter mixture. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, until tilapia flakes easily with a fork.

Tips:

Use fresh, thick tilapia fillets for the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice instead.
Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tilapia. This will prevent the fish from cooking evenly.
Cook the tilapia over medium heat. If the heat is too high, the fish will cook too quickly and become dry.
Serve the tilapia immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Garlic butter tilapia is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its crispy skin, flaky flesh, and flavorful garlic butter sauce, this dish is sure to impress your guests.