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Lemon Butter Tilapia

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Ingredients

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12 - 16 ounces tilapia fillets
1 lemon juice of
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 tablespoons butter divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 - 1/2 cup flour for dusting fish

Nutritional information

551.1
Calories
357 g
Calories From Fat
39.7 g
Total Fat
17.5 g
Saturated Fat
146.1 mg
Cholesterol
296.3mg
Sodium
14.1 g
Carbs
0.7 g
Dietary Fiber
0.7 g
Sugars
36.3 g
Protein
129g
Serving Size (g)
2
Serving Size

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Lemon Butter Tilapia

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    Had this for dinner last week and it was a big hit in my house. We all loved it. The fish cooks up perfectly and has such a nice crust to it because of the flour. It's the only way to cook tilapia in my opinion!

    • 35 min
    • Serves 2
    • Easy

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    Lemon Butter Tilapia,This is my take on a James Beard recipe. So simple and quick, very few ingredients. This is the dish that turned me into a fish lover. Trick is to have everything ready to go when you start. It’s fast from start to table.,Had this for dinner last week and it was a big hit in my house. We all loved it. The fish cooks up perfectly and has such a nice crust to it because of the flour. It’s the only way to cook tilapia in my opinion!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Chop Parsley and Put Aside. Juice Lemon and Put Aside.

    2
    Done

    Melt 2 Tbs. Butter and the Olive Oil in Non-Stick Skillet

    3
    Done

    Lightly Dust Fish Fillets in Flour, Season If Desired With Salt and Pepper.

    4
    Done

    When Butter Stops Bubbling, Add Fish and Saute 3-4 Min on First Side.

    5
    Done

    Turn and Finish Second Side 3-4 Min, Until Done and Flaky. Remove to Plate and Keep Warm.

    6
    Done

    Add Remaining 2tbs. Butter to Skillet and Melt.

    7
    Done

    Stir in Lemon Juice and Parsley Quickly and Pour Immediately Over Fish.

    8
    Done

    Serve and Enjoy.

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    Seafood specialist known for sourcing fresh and sustainable fish for his dishes.

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