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    Tilapia with a Lemon Herb Butter Pan Sauce

    Published: Apr 8, 2016 / Updated: Sep 4, 2018 / 25 Comments

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    If you're looking for a fast, elegant, and easy fish recipe, look no further! Tilapia with a lemon herb butter pan sauce is the perfect fuss-free weeknight recipe because it takes less than 20 minutes!

    close-up of tilapia with lemon herb butter sauce and a fork

    Neither my husband nor I are huge fish fans, but we both really enjoyed this lemon herb tilapia recipe. The sauce is so tasty that I may have licked the plate.

    Fresh oregano, parsley, and dill pack a lot of flavor. Butter makes everything better, and it gives this sauce its irresistible quality.

    tilapia fish with a lemon butter herb sauce on a plate with a fork

    Many people like tilapia because of its mild taste. Those who aren't into really fishy tasting fish will like it.

    I like it because it's a firm fish, which means it's much easier to handle and doesn't fall apart while you're cooking it.

    close-up of tilapia fish with a lemon herb butter sauce and a fork

    I hope you'll give this lemon tilapia recipe a try!

    Questions? Ask in the comments below.

    If you're looking for a fast, elegant, and easy fish recipe, look no further! Tilapia with a lemon herb butter pan sauce is the perfect fuss-free weeknight recipe because it takes less than 20 minutes!

    Tilapia with a Lemon Herb Butter Pan Sauce

    A quick, easy, and fantastic fish dish with a herb butter sauce.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tilapia fillets
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • Flour for dredging (1/4 cup or more if needed)
    • 5 ounces chicken broth or water
    • Juice of 1/2 lemon
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Chop herbs.
    • Add salt and pepper to both sides of each tilapia fillet.
    • Add flour to a plate.
    • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet on medium-high heat.
    • When the skillet is hot, dredge each tilapia fillet in flour and add to the skillet. Cook for three minutes on each side.
    • Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and herbs to the skillet. Cook for five minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Great with rice or a side salad.
    Keyword butter tilapia, lemon herb tilapia, lemon tilapia
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Mellisa says

      June 19, 2020 at 10:28 AM

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I made a couple adjustments - used coconut flour because i had it on hand and used dried herbs but it was soooo good. My family loved it too. I have always baked fish and for some reason I was nervous to pan fry them but this was super easy! ill definitely make it again.

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      • Natasha says

        June 19, 2020 at 7:34 PM

        I'm so glad it was a hit and that the pan frying worked out 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sammy says

      May 3, 2019 at 1:38 PM

      What do u think the weight of those two tilapia fillets are? I have the little frozen fillets and I'm trying to decide how many I should un thaw!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 3, 2019 at 1:40 PM

        Oh geez... this recipe is from 3 years ago, and I don't cook fish all that often, so I'm just guessing here... but maybe 6-7 ounces? Haha sorry I am not super helpful with this! Let me know if you like the recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sourav says

      April 24, 2016 at 9:04 PM

      I try to avoid fish by all means, but it's a different story for this one. It looks delicious.
      And nice photography too. The props used are so simple, yet so effective. Loved the sprinkled spices around the dish.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 24, 2016 at 9:24 PM

        Thanks so much, Sourav!

        Reply
    4. MaryAnn says

      April 20, 2016 at 8:52 AM

      I made this last week and it was delish! I used white wine instead of the chicken broth and dried not fresh herbs. I may make more sauce next time. It was easy and we loved it. I try to eat fish, but needed some good recipes and this was it! thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 20, 2016 at 8:54 AM

        I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, MaryAnn!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jay Wolin says

      April 12, 2016 at 9:42 AM

      This looks fantastic and a solid healthy choice! Excited to give it a try

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 12, 2016 at 9:46 AM

        Thanks Jay! I hope you like it!

        Reply
    6. Tania @ COOKTORIA says

      April 12, 2016 at 9:35 AM

      Love this Tilapia recipe! Sounds so easy and tasty. And the combination of butter, lemon juice and herbs is the best! Sharing!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 12, 2016 at 9:37 AM

        Thank you Tania 🙂

        Reply
    7. Amy l worthyoursalt says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:43 AM

      Tilapia is one of my favorite types of fish because of how versatile it is! herb butter sounds like the perfect accompaniment to the fish and your pictures of it are beautiful - will definitely try this recipe out 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 11, 2016 at 6:44 AM

        Thanks so much, Amy!

        Reply
    8. Ambi says

      April 9, 2016 at 6:54 PM

      Natasha Thanks for following my blog !! I have followed you back 🙂 I have tried this recipe today and it was super yummy my family liked it 🙂 Thanks again !! x
      http://www.ambiinwonderland.com

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 9, 2016 at 7:05 PM

        You're welcome 🙂 I am glad your family enjoyed the recipe!!

        Reply
    9. Kate @ Babaganosh.org says

      April 9, 2016 at 1:41 PM

      Looks great! I love the combination of herbs in the recipe - it must make the sauce so delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 9, 2016 at 1:48 PM

        Thank you Kate ?

        Reply
    10. Ambi says

      April 9, 2016 at 1:26 AM

      Thank You so much for sharing this recipe .... it looks super easy and healthy . Great blog dear !! Would you like to follow each other on Bloglovin and other social media 🙂 x
      http://www.ambiinwonderland.com

      Reply
    11. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      April 8, 2016 at 9:01 PM

      I'm not a huge white fish fan either, but this tilapia looks incredibly delicious with all that lemon and herby sauce. Gorgeous photos too.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 8, 2016 at 9:04 PM

        Thank you Thalia ??

        Reply
    12. Holly Benjamin says

      April 8, 2016 at 5:08 PM

      This dish looks amazing!! I'm definitely going to try it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 8, 2016 at 5:15 PM

        That's great. Thanks Holly 🙂

        Reply
    13. Heiress Bunduki says

      April 8, 2016 at 10:59 AM

      I am soooooooo trying this!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 8, 2016 at 11:07 AM

        That's great, hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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