Name: Pan-Seared Tilapia Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh lemon wedges, for serving

Pan-Seared Tilapia Recipe

Delilah Swart Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Pan-Seared Tilapia Recipe

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the seasoned fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from heat and let rest for a minute.
Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges and your choice of sides.