Italian Herb and Lemon Sauted Tilapia with Garlic Browned Butter
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Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
**Prepare the Tilapia:** Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Season with freshly cracked black pepper and sprinkle with the lemon zest, thyme, and oregano on both sides.
- 2
**Sauté the Fish:**
- 3
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Once hot, carefully place the tilapia fillets in the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- 5
Flip the fillets and add the minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the garlic is fragrant, but not burnt.
- 6
**Make the Garlic Brown Butter:**
- 7
Remove the cooked tilapia from the skillet and set it aside on a warm plate.
- 8
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the butter.
- 9
Keep a close eye on the butter as it melts, swirling the pan occasionally. It should begin to foam and turn a light brown color, with a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes.
- 10
**Finish the Dish:**
- 11
Add the lemon juice to the browned butter and stir to combine. Pour the garlic brown butter sauce over the sautéed tilapia fillets.
- 12
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
The combination of fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and nutty browned butter creates an enticing profile that's reminiscent of a sunny afternoon along the Italian coastline.
