Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Butter

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels. Season both sides with ¾ tsp (4 gr) salt, the black pepper, and paprika.

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Paprika, 4.0 gr Salt, 4.0 piece tilapia

2. Step 2

   Place the flour in the shallow dish. Coat each seasoned fillet lightly on both sides, then shake off excess flour.

   Ingredients used: 30.0 gr All-Purpose Flour

   Cookware: Shallow Dish

3. Step 3

   Heat the olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated fillets and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once with the fish spatula, until golden and the centers reach 63°C; transfer them to the serving plate.

   Timer: 6 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: Fish Spatula, large skillet, serving plate

4. Step 4

   Reduce to low heat. Add the butter and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the butter melts and the garlic is fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 57.0 gr Butter, 6.0 gr Garlic

   Cookware: large skillet

5. Step 5

   Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, parsley, and remaining ¼ tsp (1 gr) salt. Spoon the lemon butter over the tilapia and serve immediately.

   Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 8.0 gr Parsley, 1.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: large skillet, serving plate