Tilapia Lemon Butter (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 tilapia fillets (about 170 g each).
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1 teaspoon sea salt.
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2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for the sauce).
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120 g salted butter.
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for the fish).
# Instructions:
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Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle both sides with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
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Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Cook each side of the fish for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and flaky. Keep them warm while preparing the rest.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir the butter until melted, then mix in the lemon juice and garlic powder. Let it cook for about 1-2 minutes until it thickens a bit.
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Pour some of the sauce onto the plate, lay the fish on top, and drizzle the rest of the sauce over it. Serve right away.
# Notes:
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This quick dish highlights the tenderness of tilapia in a light, buttery lemon sauce.