Pan seared tilapia with chile lime butter is a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tilapia is seared until golden brown and crispy, and then topped with a simple sauce made with butter, lime juice, and chili peppers. The result is a dish that is both savory and refreshing, and sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
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PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER
Categories Fish Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Tilapia Hot Pepper Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make chile lime butter:
- Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare fish:
- If using striped bass, score skin in 3 or 4 places with a thin sharp knife to prevent fish from curling (do not cut through flesh). Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just smoking, then sauté 3 pieces of fish, turning over once with a spatula, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes, and transfer to a plate. Sauté remaining fish in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner.
- Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.
PAN-SEARED TILAPIA
Steps:
- Rinse tilapia fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow dish; gently press each fillet into the flour to coat and shake off the excess flour.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the tilapia in the hot oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Brush the melted butter onto the tilapia in the last minute before removing from the skillet. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 50.9 mg
PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH LEMON-BUTTER SAUCE
Step up fish with lemon-butter sauce makes tasty dinner for fish lovers.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat wine, lemon juice and shallots to boiling over medium-high heat. Boil uncovered 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half.
- Add whipping cream to pan and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Boil uncovered 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup. Remove from heat and add lemon peel. Beat in butter, 1 piece at a time, with wire whisk, adding the next piece only after the first has been completely beaten in and melted. When all of the butter has been beaten in, add 1/4 teaspoon salt and the white pepper. Cover to keep warm.
- Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
- In 12-inch skillet (preferably nonstick), heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot. Add fish and cook 3 minutes. Flip and cook 3 minutes longer or until edges begin to brown and fish flakes easily with fork.
- To serve, spoon sauce over fish and sprinkle with nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g
PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER
Nice, fresh-tasting dish that comes together in a snap. Make it even quicker by preparing the chile lime butter ahead of time. It can be made 1 day ahead, covered and chilled. Just make sure to bring to room temperature before using. I like this served atop jasmine rice. -adapted from Gourmet
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Tilapia
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make chile lime butter:.
- Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare fish:.
- Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just smoking.
- Saute 3 pieces of fish, using a spatula to turn once, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and saute remaining fish in same manner.
- Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.
PAN SEARED LEMON TILAPIA WITH PARMESAN PASTA
Steps:
- Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the macaroni uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of the tilapia fillets with lemon juice, oregano, basil, cilantro, salt, and pepper, and lay the fillets in the heated skillet, making sure they don't touch. Sear the fillets for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, until the fish is golden brown on the outside, and opaque and flaky inside.
- Return the hot, cooked macaroni to the saucepan, and stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the pasta. Sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese, stir to mix, and stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, the garlic powder, basil, oregano, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Divide the pasta between two plates, and top each with a tilapia fillet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 230.8 mg, Sugar 2 g
BAKED TILAPIA WITH GARLIC AND LIME
Make and share this Baked Tilapia With Garlic and Lime recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mightyro_cooking4u
Categories Tilapia
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside.
- Rinse fish and pat dry; place on the prepared baking sheet. Season each fillet with 1/4 teaspoon Silly Salt and pepper to taste. Divide the butter pieces lime zest, and juice evenly among the tops of the fillets. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.3, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 44.7, Sodium 16.5, Carbohydrate 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.8
Tips:
- Choose the right tilapia. Look for firm, opaque fillets that are free of any discoloration.
- Season the tilapia well. A simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is a good starting point. You can also add other spices, such as chili powder, cumin, or paprika.
- Sear the tilapia over high heat. This will create a crispy crust and help to lock in the moisture.
- Reduce the heat and cook the tilapia until it is cooked through. The fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- Make the chile-lime butter sauce while the tilapia is cooking. This sauce is easy to make and adds a delicious flavor to the fish.
- Serve the tilapia immediately with the chile-lime butter sauce. Garnish with cilantro or lime wedges for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Pan-seared tilapia with chile-lime butter is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The tilapia is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, and the chile-lime butter sauce adds a zesty flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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