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Ugandan Tilapia, Lake Victoria Style

A simple, lemon-bright pan-seared tilapia reflecting Uganda's genuine freshwater fishing tradition on Lake Victoria.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: East African
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pat tilapia fillets completely dry, season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear fillets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add garlic to the same skillet, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Spoon the lemon-garlic pan sauce over the fillets, top with parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g
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