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Tilapia with Creamy Lemon Sauce

Tilapia with Creamy Lemon Sauce: A Quick Weeknight Delight

This Tilapia with Creamy Lemon Sauce is a quick and elegant seafood dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia substitute with cod or haddock if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt use coarse sea salt for the best seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground is ideal for maximum flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil avocado oil works as a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can reduce to 1 tablespoon for a lighter version
  • 1 Shallot onion can be used if necessary
  • 2 cloves Garlic cook just until fragrant to avoid bitterness
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream half-and-half or Greek yogurt can lighten it
  • 1 medium Lemon zest and juice, fresh lemon is best
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chives or dill can also be great alternatives

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season the tilapia fillets generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides, then pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil until it shimmers.
  3. Cook the tilapia fillets for 3 to 4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until done.
  4. Lower the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet; scrape up browned bits left from the fish.
  5. Add chopped shallots to the skillet, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  6. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
  7. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and let simmer gently while stirring occasionally.
  8. Whisk in the zest and juice of one lemon, simmering for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  9. Return the tilapia to the skillet and spoon the creamy lemon sauce over each piece, warming for 1 to 2 minutes.
  10. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 32gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 635mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed asparagus or crusty bread to enjoy every drop of the creamy sauce.

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