Lemon Butter Tilapia

• Tilapia fillets

  2 fillets
• Unsalted butter

  2 tbsp
• Lemon

  1 whole
• Olive oil

  1 tbsp
• Salt

  0.5 tsp
• Black pepper

  0.3 tsp
• Fresh parsley

  1 tbsp

All Steps

1. 1

   Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the tilapia fillets in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

4. 4

   Remove the cooked tilapia from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt.

6. 6

   Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the melted butter and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.

7. 7

   Return the tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over them.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

9. 9

   Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or rice.