Sauteed Tilapia With Lime Recipe

Ingredients:

Serves 4

• 1 -1 1/3 lb tilapia fillet , about 1/2 inch thick
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose 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

Directions:

1. 1
   Rinse the fish and pat dry.
2. 2
   Put the flour on a plate and season it with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Dredge the fillets in the flour, patting to remove excess.
4. 4
   In a small bowl, combine the garlic, wine, lime juice and butter, then set aside.
5. 5
   Heat the oil in a 10 to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat.
6. 6
   Add the fillets without overlapping (you may need to cook in 2 batches).
7. 7
   Cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Turn the fillets over and cook until opaque through the thickest part, 1 to 2 minutes more.
9. 9
   Transfer the fish to a platter and keep warm (cover with foil or place in a 200 degree oven).
10. 10
    Add the wine mixture to pan and boil, scraping up cooked bits, until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
11. 11
    Stir in the onions and heat on low about 30 seconds.
12. 12
    Pour the sauce over the fish and serve.