Easy Pan-Fried Tilapia
Easy Pan-Fried Tilapia features tender fillets with a light, golden crust and a buttery pan sauce enriched with sautéed onions, a splash of white wine, and tangy capers. The mild fish pairs with a gentle Cajun kick for balance and brightness. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner when you want something satisfying yet light.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Pan-Fried Tilapia, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 3
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Pat the tilapia fillets dry and slice each one in half. Season each fillet with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Coat with flour and shake off any excess.
- 2
Melt the butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the fish quickly, working in batches if necessary, until the edges turn white, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Flip and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- 4
Heat the same pan over medium-high. Sauté the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the white wine to the pan, reduce the heat, and simmer until reduced by about half, 5 to 7 minutes. Drizzle the sauce over the fish before serving and garnish with capers.
- Calories 176.75 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.83 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 8.92 g 3%
- Total Fat 12.03 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.4 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.74 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 616.42 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.94 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 157.23 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.88 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Easy Pan Fried Tilapia is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, and Capers. Each serving provides about 176.75 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Pan-Fried Tilapia made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Capers, Diced Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Pan-Fried Tilapia?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 176.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Pan-Fried Tilapia easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Easy Pan-Fried Tilapia healthy?
- Easy Pan-Fried Tilapia has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 176.75 calories and 5.83 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 616.42 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.4 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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