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A tilapia recipe with lemon butter sauce made with Lee Kum Kee oyster sauce.

Tilapia Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce

  • Difficulty Level: 2
  • Serves Serves: 2
  • Preparation

    5mins

  • Cooking

    12mins

If you're looking for an easy tilapia recipe that can build your confidence in the kitchen, this simple yet flavorful version with lemon butter sauce is a great starting point. 


The creamy lemon butter sauce works well with any delicate fish, with a tangy hit of fresh lemon and umami depth from Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Oyster Sauce. The oyster sauce is key to layering flavors within the sauce and elevates this dish from a basic recipe to one that tastes chef quality!

What You Will Need

Made with
Lee Kum Kee products

How to make it

  1. Pat tilapia dry and season with paprika and black pepper.
  2. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Cook tilapia for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat, add Lee Kum Kee Minced Garlic, Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Oyster Sauce, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Mix in lemon zest until combined.
  4. Return tilapia to the pan and spoon the creamy sauce over. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Plate the tilapia, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with lemon slices & parsley.


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