Description
Garlic Butter Tilapia with Green Beans is a quick and delicious dish that turns any weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience. This recipe features tender tilapia fillets, perfectly sautéed green beans, and a rich garlic butter sauce that brings everything together. It’s an easy-to-follow meal that not only tastes fantastic but also fills your kitchen with inviting aromas. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish offers vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and trimming the green beans.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Push the green beans to one side of the skillet. In the empty space, add another tablespoon of butter and minced garlic; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using). Place them in the skillet alongside the green beans and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything in the skillet and simmer for an additional minute to meld flavors.
- Plate the garlic butter tilapia with green beans, drizzling any remaining sauce from the skillet over top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with green beans
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg