Danielle Avila
@healthdreamerdan
Lemon Butter Tilapia with Asparagus
This Lemon Butter Tilapia with Asparagus is a quick and delicious seafood dish that combines tender tilapia fillets with fresh asparagus, tomatoes, and a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Details
- Cuisine:mediterranean
- Diet:pescatarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:10
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time35 min.
- Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 (3 ounce) fillets
- 2 tablespoons
- to taste
- to taste
- 1, halved
- 1/2 cup
- 2, seeded and chopped
- 3 tablespoons
- 1 cup, trimmed and cut in half
- 3 tablespoons
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Lemon Butter Tilapia with Asparagus.
Step 1
Begin by heating a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Lightly drizzle olive oil over the tilapia fillets, then season them generously with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Gently place the fillets in the skillet and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over them.
Step 4
Allow the fish to cook for approximately three minutes on each side, or until it flakes effortlessly with a fork.
Step 5
Once perfectly cooked, transfer the fillets to a warm plate to keep them cozy.
Step 6
In the same skillet, introduce white wine, the juice from the other half of the lemon, chopped tomatoes, capers, and adjust with additional salt and pepper to your liking.
Step 7
Raise the heat to medium-high and let the mixture come to a lively boil for about two minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 8
Next, lower the heat and return the tilapia fillets to the pan, adding in fresh asparagus.
Step 9
Cover the skillet and let it simmer for another two minutes, allowing the asparagus to become tender while the fish absorbs the delightful sauce.
Step 10
Once done, carefully transfer the tilapia and asparagus to a serving dish, keeping them warm and inviting.
Step 11
Now, turn the heat back up to medium-high and whisk in some butter, letting it bubble until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
Step 12
Finally, lavishly spoon the rich sauce over the tilapia and serve immediately, savoring the vibrant flavors that dance on your palate.
Step 13
Enjoy this delightful dish that brings a taste of the sea right to your table!.