TILAPIA IN BUTTER SAUCE

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I got this recipe from one of those cards at the grocery store. I am always trying to find new ways to cook fish as I am not fond of it to begin with and Tiliapia is often one of the less expensive fillets.

Provided by Margie99

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets, about 1/2 inch thick
1 tablespoon oil
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 lemon, juice of
1 lemon, cut into thin slices
minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Season flour to taste with salt and pepper. Dredge fillets in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Heat oil with 2 Tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fillets without overlapping, cook in batches if needed.
  • Cook until golden brownon bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn fillets and cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until opaque through the thickest part.
  • Drain fillets on paper towel, transfer to a platter and keep warm. Add remaining 4 Tablespoons butter to the skillet and heat until it froths.
  • Add lemon juice and lemon slices, swirl pan to heat through. Pour butter sauce over fillets immediately before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.3, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 130.9, Sodium 240.9, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 35.2

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