Pan-Seared Tilapia: Easy and Flavorful Dinner for Busy Nights
A quick and delicious pan-seared tilapia recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tilapia fillets
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the tilapia fillets with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the fish for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Pan-Seared Tilapia, Easy Dinner, Quick Recipe, Fish Recipe