Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Lemon Garlic Tilapia with Green Beans, a quick and healthy dish that brings together tender tilapia fillets and crisp green beans in a zesty garlic sauce. This delightful recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The combination of fresh ingredients like lemon, garlic, and vegetables creates a meal that’s not only nutritious but also satisfying. Serve it with your favorite grain or salad for a complete dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (4–6 oz each)
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large lemon (juiced and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, chicken broth or white wine
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
- Sauté trimmed green beans for 4-6 minutes until bright green; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sear seasoned tilapia fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove fish and create the lemon garlic sauce by sautéing minced garlic, adding broth or wine, and lemon juice for flavor.
- Return fish and green beans to the skillet, simmering until the fish is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet (approx. 150g) with green beans
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg