Pan Seared Tilapia with Garlic Cream Sauce
Tender golden tilapia fillets topped with a rich garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
For the Tilapia:
4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Cream Sauce:
2 Tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth (unsalted)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra Parmesan
Lemon wedges
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 4)
Protein: 40g
Fat: 39g
Carbs: 4g
Preparation
Pat fillets dry and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat 2 Tbsp butter or tallow in a skillet over medium-high. Cook tilapia 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in cream and broth, bringing to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan and whisk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning.
Return tilapia to skillet, spooning sauce over the fillets. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes.
Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and lemon wedges. Serve hot.
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