Crispy Garlic Butter Tilapia
Crispy Garlic Butter Tilapia is a quick and delightful dish that pairs rich flavors of garlic and butter with tender tilapia fillets, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets Fresh or thawed from frozen
- 3 tablespoons butter Should be hot enough to fry
- 4 cloves garlic, minced For flavor
- 1 teaspoon paprika For seasoning
- Salt and pepper To taste
- Lemon wedges For serving
- Fresh parsley For garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Season tilapia fillets with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Ensure the butter is hot enough to get the tilapia crispy, but not so hot that it burns the garlic. For added flavor, consider marinating your tilapia for 30 minutes before cooking. If you enjoy a bit of heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes into the butter.