Tilapia Perez Recipe
Fresh tilapia, pan seared golden brown, topped with a lobster sauce & garnished with lobster tail. Served with rice & vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Rice
In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
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- 3
Prepare the Lobster Sauce
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute. Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir and let it simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the lobster tail (cooked and chopped) and stir well.
- 4
Pan-Seer the Tilapia
Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
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Assemble the Dish
On each plate, serve a tilapia fillet topped with the lobster sauce. Garnish with a lobster tail piece on top. Serve alongside the rice and sautéed mixed vegetables.
