Sizzling Pan-Seared Tilapia: The Perfect Catch for Your Next Meal

1. Looking to whip up a quick and easy weeknight dinner? Look no further than this top-rated tilapia recipe! This freshwater white fish boasts a delicate flaky texture and mild flavor, making it a beloved staple in the US due to its low cost, widespread availability, and ease of preparation.

While there are plenty of ways to season a tilapia, our recipe boasts a simple yet classic combination of flat-leaf parsley, fresh thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. For those craving a bit of spice, garlic and cayenne pepper can be easily incorporated.

Here's a step-by-step guide to our pan-seared tilapia: start off by seasoning the fish with salt and pepper, then dredge each fillet in flour and shake off any excess. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the tilapia on both sides until it flakes easily with a fork. Finish off by brushing the filets with melted butter, drizzling with lemon juice and garnishing with herbs.

Thanks to the quick cooking time, this dish can be ready in just eight minutes - four minutes of cooking on each side. And while the mild flavor of tilapia makes it a versatile pairing, we recommend trying it with any of the following side dishes: roasted garlic lemon broccoli, oven-roasted asparagus, oven-roasted potatoes, gourmet mushroom risotto, or a classic restaurant Caesar salad.

Don't just take our word for it - our recipe has been raved about by home chefs on Allrecipes. Angel Black says "My family LOVED IT...will definitely make this again. Awesome recipe!!!" while Tammy Lynn calls it "fast, easy, and tasty." And Mikarhine adds that they added paprika, cayenne, and Parmesan cheese to the flour, stating that "this will be a regular dish in our home. So fast and so simple, can't go wrong."

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