Wave 1--Sauteed Tilapia Fillets With Lime

  • This is my favorite way to make tilapia!

    Sauteed Tilapia Fillets With Lime

    4 servings
    25 minutes 15 mins prep

    1 lb tilapia fillets, about 1/2 inch thick
    3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
    salt and pepper
    1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
    1/2 cup dry white wine
    1 tablespoon lime juice
    1/2 tablespoon butter
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    3 green onions, chopped

    1. Rinse the fish and pat dry.

    2. Put the flour on a plate and season it with salt and pepper. Dredge the fillets in the flour, patting to remove excess.

    3. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, wine, lime juice and butter, then set aside.

    4. Heat the oil in a 10 to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the fillets without overlapping (you may need to cook in 2 batches). Cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.

    5. Turn the fillets over and cook until opaque through the thickest part, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer the fish to a platter and keep warm (cover with foil or place in a 200 degree oven).

    6. Add the wine mixture to pan and boil, scraping up cooked bits, until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the onions and heat on low about 30 seconds.

    7. Pour the sauce over the fish and serve.
  • Again, is the butter neccesary? Could it be removed or replaced with olive oil?
  • Butter in small amounts on occasion is okay on Sonoma. (The amount in this recipe comes out to about 1/3 teaspoon per serving.) But feel free to replace it with olive oil if you have concerns about saturated fat or don't eat dairy.

    Jeri