LEMON BUTTER TILAPIA

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This is my take on a James Beard recipe. So simple and quick, very few ingredients. This is the dish that turned me into a fish lover. Trick is to have everything ready to go when you start. It's fast from start to table.

Provided by Peg629

Categories     Tilapia

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 -16 ounces tilapia fillets
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4-1/2 cup flour, for dusting fish

Steps:

  • Chop parsley and put aside. Juice lemon and put aside.
  • Melt 2 tbs. butter and the olive oil in non-stick skillet
  • Lightly dust fish fillets in flour, season if desired with salt and pepper.
  • When butter stops bubbling, add fish and saute 3-4 min on first side.
  • Turn and finish second side 3-4 min, until done and flaky. Remove to plate and keep warm.
  • Add remaining 2tbs. butter to skillet and melt.
  • Stir in lemon juice and parsley quickly and pour immediately over fish.
  • Serve and enjoy.

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