TILAPIA WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
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
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
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Seif Zain
[email protected]This tilapia recipe is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The fish is cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce is delicious. I serve it with rice or roasted vegetables and it's always a perfect meal.
Uniob Op
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The fish was cooked to perfection and the lemon butter sauce was divine. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Qader Ali
[email protected]I've made this tilapia recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The fish is always cooked perfectly, and the lemon butter sauce is delicious. I love serving it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Vchfhr Gcbch
[email protected]This tilapia recipe is a keeper! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce is to die for. I love serving it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Evi Suina
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Aminulhaq Rokhan
[email protected]This tilapia recipe is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The fish is cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce is delicious. I serve it with rice or roasted vegetables and it's always a perfect meal.
Dayana Villa
[email protected]I love this tilapia recipe! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce is amazing. I serve it with rice or roasted vegetables and it's always a hit.
SK SOHAG RANA
[email protected]This tilapia recipe is a great way to cook fish. The fish is cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce is delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
William Galbraith
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The fish was cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.
M Phone
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The tilapia was cooked to perfection and the lemon butter sauce was divine. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Sohail Rana
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Kabir Yusuf
[email protected]This tilapia recipe is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!
Arafat Kawsar
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tilapia and the lemon butter sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Sham Awan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Malcon Shields
[email protected]I've made this tilapia recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is always cooked perfectly, and the lemon butter sauce is to die for. I love serving it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Jamond Epps
[email protected]This tilapia with lemon butter sauce was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin and flaky, moist flesh. The lemon butter sauce was rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of tanginess and creaminess. I served it