Ingredients
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4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste (Optional)
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste (Optional)
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½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
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Rinse tilapia fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper.
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Place flour in a shallow dish. Gently press each fillet into the flour to coat and shake off any excess.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia fillets in the hot oil, in batches if necessary, until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.
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Brush melted butter onto the tilapia fillets in the last minute before removing from the skillet.
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Drizzle fillets with lemon juice and garnish with parsley and thyme.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
249 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
25g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 249 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
Sodium 51mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Protein 25g | 49% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 2% |
Calcium 39mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 474mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.