Creamy Lemon Tilapia
ChefRhonda PlataDifficultyBeginnerTilapia fillets are inexpensive and thin, which means they cook up quickly for a fast and convenient dinner. A simple sauce using garlic, broth, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt ensures that this fish dinner is anything but boring.
Servings 3
Serving size 1 fillet
Net Carbs
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 238
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g18%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Total Sugars 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat 1/3 of the butter in a pan on medium-high heat. Add the tilapia fillets and cook for three minutes per side. Set fillets aside.
In the same pan, melt the remaining butter and add the garlic, cooking until fragrant, about one minute.
Add the chicken broth and cook for three to five minutes until the mixture begins to reduce. Remove pan from heat.
Whisk in the lemon juice. Slowly whisk in the greek yogurt. Add the tilapia back into the pan. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley, and enjoy.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Directions
Directions
Heat 1/3 of the butter in a pan on medium-high heat. Add the tilapia fillets and cook for three minutes per side. Set fillets aside.
In the same pan, melt the remaining butter and add the garlic, cooking until fragrant, about one minute.
Add the chicken broth and cook for three to five minutes until the mixture begins to reduce. Remove pan from heat.
Whisk in the lemon juice. Slowly whisk in the greek yogurt. Add the tilapia back into the pan. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley, and enjoy.
Notes
Very nicely balanced flavors! I added a pinch of xanthan gum to thicken the sauce and served it beside steamed broccoli. Very nice!