Lemon Garlic Tilapia
Flavorful lemon garlic tilapia seasoned with delicious herbs and pan-fried to perfection. This easy, healthy tilapia recipe takes just 30 minutes to make and perfect served over brown rice.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia filets or loins
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more
- 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the fish in a large ziploc bag and add garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Toss fish around to coat and place in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Once ready to cook, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until oil begins to shimmer. Cook fillets two at a time for about 3-4 minutes per side or until opaque and slightly browned.
- Squeeze additional lemon juice over fish, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve over brown rice. Serves 4.