Tilapia is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular preparations is tilapia with creamy lemon sauce. This dish is simple to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. The creamy lemon sauce is made with just a few ingredients, including butter, lemon juice, and heavy cream. It is rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the flaky tilapia. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, tilapia with creamy lemon sauce is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
TILAPIA WITH CREAMY SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the tilapia fillets on the sheet, and coat them lightly with cooking spray. Spoon the melted margarine over each fillet, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Season with lemon pepper and 2 tablespoons of dill.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- While the fish is baking, combine the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of dill in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds, then stir to blend.
- Place fillets onto serving plates, and spoon sauce around them in a decorative fashion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 480.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
TILAPIA WITH CREAMY LEMON SAUCE
I got this from one of those recipe cards at the grocery store. It uses italian dressing and some cream cheese. I included the fat free ingredients but you could easily use the regular versions. You could also sub in any white fish fillet for the tilapia.
Provided by Margie99
Categories Tilapia
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the dressing in a medium skillet on medium heat. Coat the fish with flour and then add to the pan. Cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. remove from skillet, cover and keep warm.
- Add broth and lemon juice to the pan. cook 3 minutes, until it is reduced by half, stirring frequently witha whisk. Add cream cheese and cook until melted, stirring constantly. Pour over fish, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 65.1, Sodium 420.2, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 28.5
LEMON GARLIC TILAPIA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
- Bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 93 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SAUTEED TILAPIA WITH LEMON-PEPPERCORN PAN SAUCE
This piquant sauce is perfect over plain white fish. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest flavor. (Cooking Light March 2004)
Provided by figaro8895
Categories Tilapia
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients.
- Melt 1 teaspoon of butter with oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat.
- While butter melts, sprinkle fish fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish.
- Dredge fillets in flour; shake off excess flour.
- Increase heat to medium-high; heat 2 minutes or until butter turns golden brown. Add fillets to pan; saute 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove fillets from pan. Add broth mixture to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in two teaspoons of butter with a whisk. Serve sauce over fillets. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 420.4, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 36
TILAPIA & LEMON SAUCE
Serve this lemon tilapia with any tossed salad full of your favorite vegetables and buttered bread. It's easy, quick and unique. And it's a big hit with company, too. -Susan Taul, Birmingham, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour and salt. Dip fillets in flour mixture. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook fillets in 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat until fish just begins to flake with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 teaspoons butter. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve fish and sauce with rice; garnish with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
SKINNY SEARED TILAPIA WITH LEMON-TARRAGON SAUCE
67% less sat fat • 250% more fiber than the original recipe. A quick sauce made with reduced-sodium chicken broth, lemon juice, and fresh tarragon is the perfect healthy complement to this seafood dish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For Spinach Orzo, prepare orzo according to package directions; drain. Return to hot pan; immediately toss orzo with spinach, half of the olive oil, the lemon peel, and salt.
- Meanwhile rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle all sides of the fish with seasoned salt. In a very large skillet heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add fish in a single layer; cook for 2 minutes. Using a wide spatula, carefully turn fish over; cook about 2 minutes more or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer fish to a serving platter. Cover and keep warm.
- For sauce, add broth and lemon juice to skillet. Using a whisk, scrape up any crusty bits in the skillet. Whisk in mustard and tarragon; heat through.
- Serve fish with Spinach Orzo. If desired, sprinkle fish with paprika. Pour sauce over fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 3 ounces cooked fish, plus 2/3 cup orzo, and 1 tablespoon sauce, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
TILAPIA WITH CITRUS SAUCE
The lemon, lime and orange sauce adds zest to this flaky, delicate-flavored fish. -Francis Garland, Anniston, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place milk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Dip fish in milk, then coat with flour mixture., Spray fillets with cooking spray. In a large nonstick skillet, cook fish over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute garlic in butter and oil for 1 minute. Add the lemon, lime and orange slices, juices and onions; cook 1 minute longer. Serve with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose a firm and fresh tilapia fillet. Look for fish that has a mild, sweet smell and no discoloration.
- Pat the tilapia fillet dry with a paper towel before cooking. This will help to prevent the fish from sticking to the pan.
- Season the tilapia fillet with salt and pepper before cooking. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Cook the tilapia fillet over medium heat in a non-stick skillet. This will help to prevent the fish from sticking to the pan and ensure that it is cooked evenly.
- Once the tilapia fillet is cooked through, remove it from the skillet and set it aside. Cover the fish with foil to keep it warm.
- Make the creamy lemon sauce in the same skillet that you cooked the tilapia fillet in. This will help to deglaze the pan and create a flavorful sauce.
- Add the cooked tilapia fillet back to the skillet with the creamy lemon sauce and stir to coat the fish. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This tilapia with creamy lemon sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is cooked to perfection and the creamy lemon sauce is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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