Best 6 Pan Seared Tilapia With Chile Lime Compound Butter Recipes

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Pan seared tilapia with chile lime compound butter is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia fillets are coated in a flavorful blend of spices and then pan-seared until golden brown and flaky. The compound butter, made with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of heat from chili peppers, adds a bright and zesty flavor to the fish. Served with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHILI LIME PAN SEARED TILAPIA



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Tilapia is seasoned with a sweet and spicy rub and finished up with a bright and fresh apple salsa for a delicious quick meal.

Provided by Kristen Chidsey

Categories     Main Course

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (6 ounce) frozen Tilapia Fish Fillets (defrosted)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 lime (juice and zest)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 granny smith apple (diced)
1 tablespoon red onion (minced)
1 tablespoon cilantro (minced)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lime (juice and zested)

Steps:

  • Defrost your fish fillets in a bowl of cold water for 20-30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Mix together the sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder and zest of 1 lime together in a small bowl.
  • Remove tilapia fillets from the package and pat dry. Rub both sides of each fillet with the spice mixture.
  • Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Cook tilapia fillets for 4 minutes per first side and then carefully flip.
  • Squeeze juice of one lime over fish in pan and let fish continue to cook 2-3 minutes or cooked through and opaque and flaky.
  • Remove the tiapia from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with or without the salsa.
  • Mix together apple, cilantro, and red onion with juice from second lime. Season with salt and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 704 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 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 TILAPIA



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Quick, easy and quite nice. I usually put the fillets over mashed potatoes and to make it super quick I prepare the frozen mashed potatoes, but of course homemade are much better. I usually side this with sauteed spinach or summer squash.

Provided by nsomniak6

Categories     Tilapia

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb tilapia fillet
4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt
pepper
olive oil, for pan (about 2 tblspns)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Mix Bread crumbs with parsley and basil.
  • Heat skillet to med-high heat.
  • While pan is heating ,salt and pepper filets on both sides and dip in olive oil and gently shake off excess. Dip into breadcrumbs and set aside.
  • Heat remaining oil in pan until just starting smoke and add filets.
  • Sear 2-5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness of filets (2 mins each side for thinner filets, 4 mins for thicker cut.).
  • Slide filets into broiler pan and broil 3 minutes more until cooked through.
  • Serve immediately.

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



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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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh tilapia fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a light pink color. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy smell.
  • Season the tilapia fillets well. A simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is all you need to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
  • Sear the tilapia fillets over high heat. This will create a crispy crust on the outside and keep the inside of the fish moist and flaky.
  • Baste the tilapia fillets with chile-lime compound butter. This will add a delicious flavor to the fish and help to keep it moist.
  • Serve the tilapia fillets immediately. Tilapia is best enjoyed when it is hot and flaky.

Conclusion:

Pan-seared tilapia with chile-lime compound butter is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is crispy on the outside and moist and flaky on the inside, and the chile-lime compound butter adds a delicious flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Serve the tilapia with your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

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