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Pan Seared Tilapia Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
plates
Calories
350
A light and flavorful salad featuring perfectly seared tilapia topped with a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Protein
8
ounces
tilapia fillets
(Two 4-ounce fillets)
1
tablespoon
butter
2
tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
2
cloves
garlic, minced
1
medium
lemon
(Zest and juice)
0.5
teaspoon
kosher or sea salt
Salad
4
cups
baby arugula
0.5
cup
halved cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Season tilapia with salt and pepper.
Cook tilapia in butter over medium-high heat until golden, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make vinaigrette.
Toss arugula, tomatoes, and vinaigrette. Plate the salad and top with tilapia.
Notes
Ensure tilapia is cooked through but not overdone for best texture.
Calories:
350
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
lemon, Salad, Tilapia