Spicy Butter Garlic Tilapia 🐟 | Tender, Flavorful & Irresistible!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and offers a similar flavor profile.

tilapia

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: catfish

Cod is a leaner fish, while catfish is often less expensive.

Season tilapia with salt.

Heat oil and cook tilapia until lightly browned. Set aside.

Melt butter in a pan and sauté garlic and red chilies.

Add oyster sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and water. Stir until slightly thickened.

Pour sauce over tilapia.

Top with crispy garlic (optional), green spring onions, and red chilies.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens