Tilapia in Lemon-Herb Boursin Cream
Tilapia in Lemon-Herb Boursin Cream features tender, lightly seasoned fillets cloaked in a bright, velvety sauce enriched with garlic-and-herb cheese, a splash of cream, and fresh lemon. The balance of citrus and creamy richness makes each bite smooth yet lively. Serve this for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual dinner party when you want something elegant without fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tilapia in Lemon-Herb Boursin Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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
- 62
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil with 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat until the butter melts.
- 2
Season the fish on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place the fish in the skillet and cook until a golden crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Take the fish out of the skillet and set aside; keep warm.
- 3
Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat; add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Pour in the vegetable broth; cook for 4 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in the heavy cream and Boursin cheese. Add the lemon juice and whisk continuously until the sauce is smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Arrange the fish on serving plates and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh lemon slices.
- Calories 288.16 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 20.93 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 16.65 g 6%
- Total Fat 13.89 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 6.41 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 70.66 mg High 24%
- Sodium 208.28 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.55 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 112.14 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 624.33 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 35.5 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 24.88 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 3.51 mcg Moderate 18%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Tilapia in Lemon Herb Boursin Cream is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 288.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tilapia in Lemon-Herb Boursin Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Heavy Cream, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tilapia in Lemon-Herb Boursin Cream?
- 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 288.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tilapia in Lemon-Herb Boursin Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tilapia in Lemon-Herb Boursin Cream healthy?
- Tilapia in Lemon-Herb Boursin Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 288.16 calories and 20.93 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 208.28 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.41 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk and Garlic, 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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