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Butter-Broiled Tilapia
Recipes
Butter-Broiled Tilapia
4 servings
20 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 ½ lb tilapia fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to broil. Combine butter, salt, and seasoning. Coat baking sheet with spray; arrange fish in single layer and top with seasoned butter.
    2. Broil 5–6 minutes and until fish is opaque and separates easily. Sprinkle with parsley.
    Always check fish for bones and cook to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Other Preparation Methods
    • Pan-Fry: Dip 1 ½ lb tilapia in beaten egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Preheat 3 tablespoons oil in large sauté pan on medium-high. Cook fish 3–5 minutes on each side and until crust is golden and fish separates easily. Drain on paper towels, season and serve.
    • Grill: Preheat grill to medium. Season 1 ½ lb tilapia with salt and pepper. Place fish on lightly oiled foil; grill 4–5 minutes on each side and until fish is opaque and separates easily.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 9g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 90mg, Sodium 210mg, Total Carb 0g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 33g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 4%, Iron 6%