Pan-Fried Tilapia
Description
This is a very easy pan-fried tilapia recipe seasoned with onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, dried basil, dried parsley, and lemon-pepper seasoning.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 teaspoons olive oil, or more to taste
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon chopped onion
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
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1 pinch lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste
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1 pound tilapia fillets
Directions
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.
2
Cook tilapia until opaque and fillets easily flake with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Adjust temperature if browning too quickly.