Description
A delightful and simple dish with tilapia fillets infused with the bright flavors of lemon and garlic, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 3–4 cloves of garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by mincing the garlic and squeezing the lemon juice.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Gently add the tilapia fillets and season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with lemon juice.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily.
- Before serving, sprinkle with fresh herbs and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For crispy tilapia, consider coating it lightly in flour before sautéing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tilapia, lemon garlic, fish recipe, easy dinner, healthy meal