Tilapia in Cream Sauce in a Pan – Simple Step-by-Step Recipe

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A delicate cream sauce perfectly enhances the flavor of white fish and makes it even juicier. Tilapia cooked in a pan takes mere minutes, making this recipe especially suitable for weekdays. All that's left is to add any side dish you like to the finished fish!

Prep time: 30 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 700 g tilapia fillet;
• 250 ml cream, 20% fat;
• 1 onion;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 2 sprigs parsley;
• 30 g butter;
• 1 teaspoon dried basil;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Cut the thawed tilapia fillet into large pieces, and the peeled onion into small cubes.
2. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes in a hot pan with butter. Finely chop the garlic and add it to the pan for another 30 seconds.
3. Add the tilapia pieces and fry the fish for 2 minutes on each side.
4. Pour in the cream, add basil, ground black pepper, and salt.
5. Cover the pan and simmer the tilapia in cream sauce for 7-8 minutes over low heat. Before serving, sprinkle the dish with chopped parsley.