Pan Fried Tilapia with Chile Lime Butter
PAN FRIED TILAPIA WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER
Serves 4-6.
For the butter:
1/2 stick butter, softened
2 tbs finely chopped shallot, from one medium shallot
1 tsp lime zest, from one lime
2 tsp lime juice, from above lime
2 tsp minced fresh serrano or red thai chile.
1/2 tsp salt
For fish
4-6 tilapia fillets, 5-6 oz each
salt
vegetable oil for frying, 1/2 tbs per fillet
Stir the ingredients for the butter together and let sit at room
temperature. Can be made anf refridgerated ahead of time, return
to room temperature before using.
Pat fillets dry and season with salt. Heat oil over meduim-high
heat until smoking. Saute fillets 2 at a time until golden and just
cooked through, turning once with a spatula.
Serve each fillet with a dollop of the butter.




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