Pan Fried Tilapia Recipe: A Deliciously Easy Family Favorite
A simple and delicious pan-fried tilapia recipe that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Dredge each tilapia fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the tilapia fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon juice before serving.
- Pair with a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg