Tilapia Cream Sauce
A comforting dish featuring tilapia fillets in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces tilapia fillet
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Gently place the seasoned tilapia fillets into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Let simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning the cream sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Consider pairing with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/tilapia-cream-sauce-recipe/