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Tilapia with Quick Olive Topping Recipe

Flaky pan-seared tilapia finished with a quick, savory olive-onion topping.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tilapia filets
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 cup olives chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • Add the olive oil to the skillet, then place the tilapia filets in a single layer.
  • Cook the tilapia until opaque on the bottom, about 3–5 minutes, then flip and cook until cooked through, another 3–5 minutes; transfer to a serving dish.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter if needed, then add the diced onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped garlic to the onions and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Stir in the chopped olives and cook for 2–3 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
  • Remove the topping from the skillet and spoon it over the cooked tilapia, or serve it alongside.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • spatula or tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • Pat tilapia dry before cooking for better browning.
  • Use pitted olives to make chopping easier.
  • Adjust olive amount to taste.
  • Cook fish until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.