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Best Pan Fried Tilapia Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Best pan-seared tilapia recipe: Quick, simple, and absolutely delicious. One of the best recipes for an easy weeknight dinner
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breaded, Crispy, Easy, Fish., Quick, tilapia
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 132kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium sized bowl or plate must fit your tilapia fillet
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 nonstick skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 Tilapia
  • 2-3 tbsp Butter or more if needed
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Begin by thawing your tilapia fillets. If they're straight from the freezer like mine often are, you can either run them under cold tap water or place them in a bowl with water for a couple of minutes until they thaw.
  • Once your tilapia fillets are thawed, pat them dry quickly with a paper towel. Now, season both sides with a pinch of salt to your taste.
  • Time to coat them with flour. Ensure they are evenly coated for that perfect crispy texture.
  • In a nonstick skillet, melt some butter over medium heat. It's important to keep an eye on the butter, making sure it's melted but not burnt, so don't wait too long to add the tilapia fillets.
  • As the skillet warms up, add the tilapia fillets. Let them sizzle and brown on one side until it becomes crispy, and then flip them to do the same on the other side.
  • Once both sides are beautifully crispy and brown, transfer the tilapia fillets to a plate lined with paper towels. This step helps blot away any excess butter, leaving you with a mouthwatering, golden creation.
  • And that's it – you're ready to serve up a meal that's not only delicious but also incredibly quick and easy to prepare. Your dinner dilemma is officially solved!