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Butter-Broiled Tilapia

Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped

Instructions

Oven/Broiler

  • Preheat oven to broil. Combine butter, salt, and seasoning. Coat baking sheet with spray; arrange fish in single layer and top with seasoned butter.
  • 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:

  • Instructions Pan-Fry: Dip 1 1/2 pounds 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.
  • Instructions Grill: Preheat grill to medium. Season 1 1/2 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.