Five-Ingredient Garlic Butter Tilapia with Broccoli
Five-Ingredient Garlic Butter Tilapia with Broccoli is a quick and delicious weeknight meal that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Fresh tilapia fillets are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with vibrant broccoli for a dish that’s as visually appealing as it is flavorful. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Thaw and pat dry the tilapia fillets.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Place tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until opaque and flaky.
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green, then drain.
- Squeeze lemon juice over tilapia and toss in the blanched broccoli before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet with broccoli (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Customize by substituting tilapia with cod or salmon. - Enhance flavor with fresh herbs like dill or parsley. - For extra zest, add lemon zest or a pinch of chili flakes.