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Tilapia in Butter Sauce

Recipe #301756 | 17 min | 5 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Margie99

I got this recipe from one of those cards at the grocery store. I am always trying to find new ways to cook fish as I am not fond of it to begin with and Tiliapia is often one of the less expensive fillets.

Posted on: May 1, 2008

Ingredients

  • tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillet, about 1/2 inch thick
  • tablespoon oil
  • tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 1 lemon, cut into thin slices
  • minced fresh parsley
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Season flour to taste with salt and pepper. Dredge fillets in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
    2. 2
      Heat oil with 2 Tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fillets without overlapping, cook in batches if needed.
    3. 3
      Cook until golden brownon bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn fillets and cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until opaque through the thickest part.
    4. 4
      Drain fillets on paper towel, transfer to a platter and keep warm. Add remaining 4 Tablespoons butter to the skillet and heat until it froths.
    5. 5
      Add lemon juice and lemon slices, swirl pan to heat through. Pour butter sauce over fillets immediately before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (244g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 382
    Calories from Fat 213 (55%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 23.7g 36%
    Saturated Fat 12.4g 62%
    Monounsaturated Fat 6.8g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 130mg 43%
    Sodium 212mg 8%
    Potassium 581mg 16%
    Total Carbohydrate 9.9g 3%
    Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
    Sugars 0.3g
    Protein 35.5g 71%
    Vitamin A 542mcg 10%
    Vitamin B6 0.3mg 15%
    Vitamin B12 2.7mcg 45%
    Vitamin C 26mg 43%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 3%
    Calcium 40mg 4%
    Iron 1mg 8%

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