About
There are so many reasons to go nuts for Nutty Lemon Tilapia. First off, it only takes 10 minutes to make: fast food would find its head spinning at that speed! Next, it's easy; 7 steps are all that separate you from a full-fledged main course with sumptuous sauce. Most importantly, it's amazing. Nutty Lemon Tilapia has savory, flaky fish served alongside a buttery, bright sauce and topped with crunchy almonds. It's crazy how fantastic this dish is!
Ingredients
- 4 (4-ounce) tilapia fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
Directions
Step 1 -Sprinkle the fillets with the salt and the pepper.
Step 2 -In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 3 -Add the fillets and cook until the fish begins to just flake easily with a fork and are cooked to 145 degrees F internally, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 4 -Transfer the fillets to a plate and keep warm.
Step 5 -Add the butter, the wine, and the lemon juice to the skillet.
Step 6 -Cook and stir until the butter is melted and the mixture reaches a simmer.
Step 7 -Cook until the fillets reach an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F.
Step 8 -Serve the fish with the sauce, sprinkled with the almonds.
