Tilapia Lemon Butter (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 tilapia fillets (about 170 g each).
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for the sauce).
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for seasoning).
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1 teaspoon sea salt.
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120 g salted butter.
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2 tablespoons olive oil.
# Instructions:
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Use paper towels to dry the fillets, then sprinkle both sides with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Cook fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and flaky. Keep them warm.
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Lower the heat to medium-low. Melt the butter, stirring as it melts. Pour in the lemon juice and mix in the garlic powder. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes until it thickens a bit.
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Pour some sauce onto a plate, place the cooked fish on top, and drizzle the remaining sauce over it. Serve right away.
# Notes:
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This easy meal highlights the tenderness of tilapia paired with a light and tasty lemon butter sauce.