PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER

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Pan-seared Tilapia with Chili Lime Butter image

NOTE: Chile lime butter can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before using.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Fish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 c unsalted butter, softened
1 Tbsp finely chopped shallot
1 tsp finely grated fresh lime zest
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp minced fresh thai or serrano chile (preferably red), including seeds
1/2 tsp salt
6 (5- to 6-oz each) pieces skinless tilapia fillet
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Make chile lime butter: Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a bowl.
  • 2. Prepare fish: Pat fish dry and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. 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.
  • 3. Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.

Kassie Jewell
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my tilapia came out dry.


Tolo Thobedi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tilapia.


Emmanuel Umeh
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The chili-lime butter is the star of this dish.


Jamshed Ali khaskheli
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I've tried this recipe with different types of fish and it always turns out great.


Nana Sarfo TV
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This is my go-to recipe for tilapia. It's always a hit with my guests.


Farhan Allam
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I found the recipe to be a bit too spicy for my taste.


Farzana Fari
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The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the chili-lime butter was a nice touch.


Paula Talley
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I'm not a big fan of tilapia, but this recipe changed my mind.


S Espo
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This recipe is a keeper! Simple to make and packed with flavor.


Joseph Dabor
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Amazing flavors, will definitely make again!


Saef Ahmed
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The fish was a bit overcooked, but the flavors were still good.


Cassandra MahoganySoul
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I substituted the tilapia with salmon and it turned out great!


Danie Oosthuizen
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Easy to follow recipe and the end result is delicious


Ali Liaqat
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The tilapia was a little bland for my taste, but the chili-lime butter made up for it.


Bobby Evens
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abir Abir
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the chili-lime butter added a delicious flavor.