Golden Tilapia

Delight your taste buds with this Golden Tilapia recipe, a quick and flavorful seafood dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender tilapia fillets coated in a perfectly seasoned flour mixture, this dish is pan-fried to crispy, golden perfection in olive oil and butter. A luscious lemon-butter sauce, infused with the rich flavors of paprika, garlic powder, and fresh parsley, elevates every bite with a zesty, savory finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is an effortless way to impress your family or guests with a restaurant-quality meal. Serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of freshness and pair with your favorite side dishes for a satisfying, wholesome experience. Perfect for fans of quick seafood recipes, golden crusts, and citrusy flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Dredge each tilapia fillet in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring an even coating on both sides. Shake off any excess flour.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.

Step 5

Once the butter has melted and the oil is shimmering, add the tilapia fillets to the skillet in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary).

Step 6

Cook the tilapia for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then gently flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7

Remove the cooked fillets from the skillet and set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 8

In the same skillet, lower the heat slightly and add the remaining tablespoon of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt.

Step 9

Drizzle the lemon juice into the skillet and stir to combine with the butter, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.

Step 10

Return the cooked tilapia to the skillet briefly to coat them in the lemon-butter sauce.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the tilapia with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	609.1 grams (609.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1352

Total Fat 77.90g	100%
Saturated Fat 24.70g	123%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 290mg	97%
Sodium 1418mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 54.50g	20%
Dietary Fiber 4.00g	14%
Total Sugars 2.00g
Protein 111.70g	223%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 100mg	8%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1810mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.3%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 16.0%