Skillet-Grilled Tilapia with Lemon and Red Onion
Skillet-Grilled Tilapia with Lemon and Red Onion brings bright citrus and peppery notes to tender, flaky fish, balanced by the gentle sweetness of sautéed red onion and a hint of garlic. A light touch of Parmesan melts over the top for a subtle, nutty finish. It’s ideal for a quick lunch or a simple weeknight dinner when you want something fresh and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet-Grilled Tilapia with Lemon and Red Onion, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 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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- 39
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Squeeze lemon juice over the tilapia; season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in the hot oil. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook and stir until the onion starts to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-low. Push the onion mixture to the sides of the skillet. Melt the remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter in the skillet. Place the tilapia in the center of the skillet and cover it with the onion mixture. Cover the skillet and cook the tilapia until it begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Push the onion mixture to the sides again and flip the tilapia. Cover and cook until the second side is golden and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more.
- 4
Take the skillet off the heat. Top the tilapia with grated Parmesan cheese, cover, and let it stand until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 227.14 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 7.65 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 7.7 g 3%
- Total Fat 19.27 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.72 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.27 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 117.77 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.61 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 89.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.38 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 223.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.2 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 14.58 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.88 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Grilled Tilapia with Lemon and Red Onion is made with 9 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 227.14 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet-Grilled Tilapia with Lemon and Red Onion made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lemon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet-Grilled Tilapia with Lemon and Red Onion?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 227.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet-Grilled Tilapia with Lemon and Red Onion easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Skillet-Grilled Tilapia with Lemon and Red Onion healthy?
- Skillet-Grilled Tilapia with Lemon and Red Onion has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 227.14 calories and 7.65 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 117.77 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.72 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Garlic and Onions, 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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