Crispy Pan-Fried Tilapia with Garlic Herb Butter – A Flavorful Dish

Try this Crispy Pan-Fried Tilapia with Garlic Herb Butter if you're searching for a tasty, nutritious, and quick fish dish that isn't salmon. Tilapia is a gentle, adaptable fish that tastes great with a thick butter sauce made with garlic and herbs. This recipe only takes 20 minutes to prepare, is flavourful, and is simple to make. Ideal for a memorable meal or hectic weeknights!

Ingredients:
4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Tools Required:
Big non-stick frying pan
Tongs
Spoons for measuring
Cutting board and knife
A tiny bowl (for combining butter with garlic and herbs)
A spatula

Preparation Time:
Total Time: 20 minutes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes

Directions:
Get the tilapia ready:
To make sure the tilapia fillets crisp up beautifully, pat them dry with paper towels.
Sprinkle the fillets with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder on both sides.

To pan-fry the tilapia:
Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and heat two tablespoons of olive oil.
Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet with the heated oil. The fish should be golden brown and flake readily with a fork after 3–4 minutes on each side. After taking the fillets out of the skillet, place them on a plate.

To prepare the Garlic Herb Butter:
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet and lower the heat to medium.
Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds till it becomes fragrant.
Add the parsley, dill (if using), lemon juice, and butter and stir. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce is well mixed and the butter has melted.

Mix and serve: 
Put the tilapia fillets back in the skillet and cover them with the garlic herb butter sauce.
To allow the flavours to blend, cook for a further one to two minutes.
Serve right away, accompanied by lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 35g
Fat: 14g (Saturated Fat: 5g)
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0.5g
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 450mg

Last Tip: 
Serve this Crispy Pan-Fried Tilapia with Garlic Herb Butter with a simple salad or a side of steaming veggies for an added burst of freshness. This dish is ideal for people looking for "easy garlic butter fish dishes" or "quick healthy tilapia recipes." For flawless cuts and presentation, don't forget to use a sharp fillet knife from Sharp Blades!