Deliciously Simple Garlic Butter Tilapia Recipe in Minutes
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Author:souzanfood
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Quick prep Garlic Butter Tilapia recipe perfect for busy nights Enjoy rich flavors and tender fish in under 15 mins Dinner made easy
Ingredients
Scale
4 Tilapia fillets
4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat your tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Gently place the tilapia fillets into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
Carefully flip the fillets, reduce the heat to low, drizzle lemon juice over the fish, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
Easy Garlic Butter Tilapia is a simple, comforting home-cooked meal that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Its buttery and garlic flavor is sure to please everyone at the table.
