Best 9 Tilapia With Lemon Butter Sauce Recipes

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Tilapia is a versatile fish with a mild flavor that can easily be complemented with various seasonings and sauces. Cooking tilapia with lemon butter sauce is a classic way to enjoy this delicious fish fillet. The bright and tangy flavor of lemon pairs perfectly with the richness of butter, creating a sauce that is both flavorful and elegant. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, tilapia with lemon butter sauce is sure to impress.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TILAPIA & LEMON SAUCE



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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

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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

BAKED TILAPIA IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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This lemon butter baked tilapia is ready in 20 minutes! Make this easy weeknight meal with tilapia, or your favorite flaky white fish.

Provided by Sara Bir

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven and position rack: Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 177 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 16 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TILAPIA WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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Easy, quick and inexpensive; fairly healthy as long as you don't go overboard on the butter - you can half the amount of butter or replace with Smart Balance or the like to cut down on the sat fat and still get the same flavor. I prefer Andy's fish fry, but Zatarain's plain works well also. I've changed the amount of lemon from the original also; I'm used to starting 2 lbs of fish and forgot to convert down to 6 servings.

Provided by jdennys

Categories     Tilapia

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tilapia fillets
1 cup fish-fry mix
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or 4 tablespoons Smart Balance butter spread
1 large lemon
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons light olive oil

Steps:

  • Prep the tilapia - Defrost in package, if necessary, rinse and place in glass or plastic bowl. Cover with milk and set aside for 30 minute to soak out as much of the strong flavor as possible - the milk will turn pink.
  • Using a microplane, zest the lemon, removing as much as possible without getting any of the pith. Juice the lemon and set both the juice and zest aside.
  • Preheat an electric skillet to 375°F.
  • Remove the tilapia from the milk and discard the milk. Lightly bread the fish with the fish fry. Add a small amount of olive oil to the skillet and distribute evenly. Place the filets in the oil and fry until the fish is just flaky and the breading is a medium brown.
  • While the fish is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan. add the lemon zest and stir until combined. Whisk in the lemon juice until fully incorporated. You can add more fresh not-from-concentrate lemon juice to taste.
  • Remove the cooked filets from the skillet, drain on a paper towel. Plate the fish and drizzle the sauce over to taste. Serve with risotto or pilaf and a green vegetable such as asparagus or broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 39.1, Sodium 32.4, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.3, Protein 2.5

GRILLED TILAPIA WITH LEMON BUTTER, CAPERS AND ORZO



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lemon, finely zested
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 shallot, thinly sliced
Splash heavy cream
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into cubes, at room temperature
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (8-ounce) tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound orzo, cooked al dente
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup drained capers

Steps:

  • Combine the lemon zest, juice, wine and shallot in a small saucepan over high heat and cook until reduced by half. Remove from the heat and let cool. Whisk together the cream, butter and wine mixture in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. The lemon butter can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Heat the grill to high.
  • Brush the fish on both sides with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until lightly golden brown and slightly charred. Toss the orzo with a few tablespoons of the lemon butter and 2 tablespoons of the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the orzo to a platter. Remove from the grill and immediately place the fillets on the orzo and top each fillet with some of the lemon butter and capers. Garnish with the remaining parsley.

LEMON GARLIC TILAPIA



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This is a delicious and healthy recipe that takes no time at all to make. You can bake it or even grill it. Tastes great either way!

Provided by Eireann

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 each tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 dash pepper to taste

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

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

LEMON-BUTTER TILAPIA WITH ALMONDS



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Sometimes I want a nice meal without a ton of effort or wait time. Thankfully, I have this lemony, buttery fish that's super fast and totally tasty. -Ramona Parris, Canton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., Add butter, wine and lemon juice to same pan; cook and stir until butter is melted. Serve with fish; sprinkle fish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

LEMON BUTTER TILAPIA



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This is my take on a James Beard recipe. So simple and quick, very few ingredients. This is the dish that turned me into a fish lover. Trick is to have everything ready to go when you start. It's fast from start to table.

Provided by Peg629

Categories     Tilapia

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 -16 ounces tilapia fillets
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4-1/2 cup flour, for dusting fish

Steps:

  • Chop parsley and put aside. Juice lemon and put aside.
  • Melt 2 tbs. butter and the olive oil in non-stick skillet
  • Lightly dust fish fillets in flour, season if desired with salt and pepper.
  • When butter stops bubbling, add fish and saute 3-4 min on first side.
  • Turn and finish second side 3-4 min, until done and flaky. Remove to plate and keep warm.
  • Add remaining 2tbs. butter to skillet and melt.
  • Stir in lemon juice and parsley quickly and pour immediately over fish.
  • Serve and enjoy.

LEMON BUTTER TILAPIA RECIPE



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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 lemon (sliced)
2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together flour and salt.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dredge tilapia fillets in flour mixture and sprinkle each with lemon pepper seasoning, then add them to the melted butter in the skillet.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In the heated butter, add in sliced lemon and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until they start to brown.
  • Add the tilapia back to the skillet and drizzle with lemon juice, cooking for 1-2 more minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2065 kcal, Fat 196 g, SaturatedFat 119 g, Cholesterol 523 mg, Sodium 4395 mg, Carbohydrate 58 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 25 mg

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh tilapia fillets. If using frozen fillets, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance their flavor.
  • Cook the tilapia fillets over medium heat to prevent them from overcooking and becoming dry.
  • Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the tilapia fillets from sticking.
  • To make the lemon butter sauce, use fresh lemon juice and unsalted butter for the best flavor.
  • Season the lemon butter sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the tilapia fillets with the lemon butter sauce immediately after cooking.

Conclusion:

Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. The tilapia fillets are cooked to perfection and the lemon butter sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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