Best 6 Pan Seared Tilapia With Chile Lime Butter Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER



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Categories     Fish     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Tilapia     Hot Pepper     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For chile lime butter
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh Thai or serrano chile (preferably red), including seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
For fish
6 (5- to 6-oz) pieces skinless tilapia fillet or farm-raised striped bass fillets with skin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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



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This pan-seared tilapia dish is a delicious and easy way to prepare seafood! Great for a quick weeknight meal accompanied with fresh veggies. Try this healthy dish full of flavor and nutrition!

Provided by AppleChef

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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



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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

1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
3/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup cold firm butter, cut into 4 pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
4 skinless tilapia fillets or other medium-firm fish fillets (6 oz each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts) or almonds

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



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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

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh serrano chili, including seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 (5 ounce) skinless tilapia fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste (I prefer kosher)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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



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Citrusy tilapia, served with a cheesy but light pasta.

Provided by vo0do0

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried cilantro
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon light olive oil
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried cilantro
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

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



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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

4 -8 ounces tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon silly crazy salt (I don't know what Silly Salt is) or 1 teaspoon garlic salt (I don't know what Silly Salt is)
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 lime, zest of, finely grated
1 lime, juice of

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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