Pan-Fried Tilapia

Pan-Fried Tilapia

This is a very easy pan-fried tilapia recipe seasoned with onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, dried basil, dried parsley, and lemon-pepper seasoning.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
193 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, Cajun seasoning, basil, parsley, and lemon-pepper seasoning; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tilapia fillets; increase heat to medium-high.
Step 2
Cook tilapia until opaque and easily flakes with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Adjust temperature if browning too quickly.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets
  • 1 pinch lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon parsley flakes

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