Pan-Seared Tilapia Fillets

Ingredients List

• 4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets

• salt and ground black pepper to taste

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste (Optional)

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste (Optional)

• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste (Optional)

Instructions

Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and gently pat them dry with paper towels. Season each side of the fillets generously with salt and pepper.

Spread flour in a shallow dish. Lightly press each fillet into the flour to coat, then shake off any excess.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tilapia fillets in the hot oil, working in batches if needed, for about 4 minutes per side, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Drizzle the fillets with fresh lemon juice and garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and thyme.

Nutritional Information (per serving)