Tilapia in Butter Sauce in 20 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Pat the tilapia fillets bone dry using paper towels. Note: This prevents sticking and steaming.
2. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Lightly dredge in flour and shake off any excess. Note: Too much flour makes a gummy crust.
4. Heat olive oil over medium high heat until it shimmers.
5. Place fillets in the pan without crowding them.
6. Sear for 3–4 minutes per side until they develop a mahogany colored crust.
7. Remove fish to a warm plate.
8. Reduce heat to medium and melt 2 tbsp of butter.
9. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant but not brown.
10. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then whisk in the remaining 2 tbsp of cold butter.
11. Stir in parsley and drizzle the glossy sauce over the fish.