Skillet Lemon Butter Tilapia Quick and Tasty Meal

Ingredients

• 4 fillets tilapia
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon zest of
• 2 lemons juice of
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh, chopped)
• as needed lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Begin by patting the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until melted.
3. Carefully place the tilapia fillets in the skillet without overcrowding them; you may need to do this in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side or until they develop a golden crust.
4. Gently flip the fillets over and let them cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked through and flaky. Remove the tilapia from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
5. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add the lemon zest and juice to the skillet. Mix well, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
7. Return the tilapia to the skillet, spooning the lemon-butter sauce over the fish. Let it heat through for an additional minute.
8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with dried parsley, or fresh parsley if using.