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Pan seared tilapia

Easy and healthy tilapia recipe with simple flavors.
Prep5 minutes
Cook8 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: easy, fish, low fodmap, tilapia
Servings: 4
Calories: 194kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse the tilapia fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  • Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until they're golden brown and crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
  • Remove the tilapia fillets from the skillet and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Notes

Nutrition: Carbohydrates:12g; Protein:24g; Fat:17g; Saturated Fat:4.2g; Cholesterol: 59mg; Sodium:65mg; Fiber:0g