Pan Seared Tilapia
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Pan Seared Tilapia recipe. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, these tilapia fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection in just minutes. A drizzle of fresh lemon juice enhances the delicate, flaky texture of the fish, while optional parsley and lemon wedges add a bright, eye-catching finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for a healthy, protein-packed meal that the whole family will love. Pair with your favorite sides for a wholesome, restaurant-quality dish straight from your kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a good sear.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Step 3
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets.
Step 4
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Step 5
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the tilapia fillets in the skillet. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
Step 6
Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes on the first side, without moving them, until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
Step 7
Flip the fillets gently with a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the fillets with lemon juice.
Step 9
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (514.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 798.8 |
| Total Fat 39.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 228mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2589.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.1g | |
| Protein 105.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 65.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1674.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories