Pan Seared Rosemary Lemon Tilapia Recipe

Name: Pan Seared Rosemary Lemon Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 0.8 lbs of Tilapia Filets ( 0.2 lbs per fillet); 1 to 1.5 tbsp rosemary leaves plucked; 2 tbsp coriander leaves; 1 tbsp thyme leaves cut fine; 1 tbsp dill leaves cut fine; 1/4 cup cooking white wine; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tsp grated lime peel; 1 tbsp canola oil; 1 tsp sesame oil; Creamed mash potato (whichever style you perfer - I recommend with standard lightly buttered mash with boiled garden grean peas)

Servings: persons

0.8 lbs of Tilapia Filets ( 0.2 lbs per fillet)
1 to 1.5 tbsp rosemary leaves plucked
2 tbsp coriander leaves
1 tbsp thyme leaves cut fine
1 tbsp dill leaves cut fine
1/4 cup cooking white wine
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp grated lime peel
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp sesame oil
Creamed mash potato (whichever style you perfer - I recommend with standard lightly buttered mash with boiled garden grean peas)

1
Place Tilapia in a marinade bowl or plate.
2
Add all ingredients except the sesame oil and mash potato to the Tilapia.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 20 - 40 min (max an hour)to marinade.
4
Heat pan on low medium heat. Add the sesame oil and cook tilapia with the juices till it feels about cooked (2 to 3 minutes per side).
5
There should be juices left in the pan since cooking is on low heat.
6
Turn to medium-high and slightly brown burn the fish on both sides. It should be just slightly burned and crusted with the juices and marinade. (about a minute each side)
7
Serve over or with the mash potatoes with your choice of salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 0.8 lbs of Tilapia Filets ( 0.2 lbs per fillet), 1 to 1.5 tbsp rosemary leaves plucked, 2 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 tbsp thyme leaves cut fine, and more.

Yes, Pan Seared Rosemary Lemon Tilapia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pan Seared Rosemary Lemon Tilapia

Tips for the best results

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