Delicious Lemon Garlic Tilapia Recipe
Savor the delightful flavors of this easy lemon garlic tilapia recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a dish bursting with fresh ingredients and vibrant aromas that will leave everyone asking for seconds. This versatile fish pairs beautifully with rice or vegetables, making it a staple in your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh tilapia fillets (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering tilapia fillets, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Season both sides of the tilapia fillets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip the fillets gently, squeeze fresh lemon juice over them, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with your choice of rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg