Lemon butter tilapia fillet
A simple and delicious pan-fried fish fillet recipe with a zesty lemon butter glaze. Quick to prepare in under 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for a light, flavorful meal that pairs beautifully with salad, rice, or vegetables.
Updated : 05 November, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
250 grams
Tilapia
3 tablespoon
Butter
1
Lemon
1 tablespoon
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
2 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Wash the fish fillet thoroughly and marinate it with salt. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Step 2
Heat some oil in a pan over medium flame and add the fish fillet. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper powder. Mix well to create a smooth lemon butter sauce.
Step 4
Once the fish fillet is fried, remove it from the pan and set it aside. Generously apply the prepared butter mixture over the warm fish so it melts and coats evenly.
Step 5
Plate the fillet and enjoy.