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Lemon Garlic Tilapia with Green Beans

Lemon Garlic Tilapia with Green Beans: A Quick, Tasty Delight

Lemon Garlic Tilapia with Green Beans is a healthy meal that combines flaky fish, crisp green beans, and a refreshing lemon-garlic sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Substitution: Cod, haddock, or salmon work beautifully here.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitution: Avocado oil or butter can be used if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be omitted for a dairy-free version, using more olive oil instead.
For the Green Beans
  • 1 pound Green Beans Fresh is best; use frozen directly if needed.
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Substitution: Garlic powder may work, but fresh garlic packs more punch.
  • 1 whole Lemon Use both juice for the sauce and slices for garnishing.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine Substitution: Vegetable broth for a veggie-friendly option.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Omit if you desire a milder flavor.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Thaw and pat tilapia fillets dry. Season with salt and pepper. Trim green beans, mince garlic, juice, and slice lemon.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sauté green beans for 4-6 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Transfer to a plate to keep warm.
  3. Add olive oil and butter to the skillet. Sear tilapia for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add remaining butter until melted. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add lemon juice and broth or wine; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return tilapia and green beans to the skillet, adding lemon slices. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley or dill, and serve immediately, drizzling the sauce over the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the skillet is preheated for a perfect sear and taste the sauce before serving to adjust seasoning if needed.

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