Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of this delectable Creamy Lemon Garlic Herb Tilapia. A perfect balance of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and savory herbs that elevate simple tilapia fillets to an elegant and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Tilapia:
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Tilapia: Pat tilapia fillets dry, season with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add broth, cream, lemon juice, zest, herbs, and pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Return tilapia to skillet, coat with sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes to enjoy the sauce fully.
- Substitute cod or haddock for tilapia if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
