Description
A quick and flavorful Spicy Garlic Butter Tilapia Bowl featuring tender tilapia fillets cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes, garnished with fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice. Perfect for a speedy, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 4 fillets tilapia
Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Seasoning & Garnish
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until fully melted and starting to bubble slightly.
- Sauté garlic and spices: Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet; stir them for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Season the tilapia: Pat the tilapia fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the tilapia: Place the seasoned fillets in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Add lemon and garnish: Once cooked, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook the tilapia to keep it moist and tender.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness according to your preference.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Using fresh lemon juice enhances the bright flavor, but bottled lemon juice can be a substitute.
