Pan Fried Tilapia with Chimichurri Sauce

Pan Fried Tilapia with Chimichurri Sauce

I recently made a delicious Chimichurri that went with a flank steak. (chimichurri-sauce-over-flank-steak)  It was delicious and I knew I needed to make it again. Plus, tilapia is a fish that please  This dish is refreshing and light. Serve with steamed vegetables and rice (or I sautéed some Swiss chard and tomatoes.)

Ingredients:

4 tilapia fillets

Barbeque seasoning (or something sweet/spicy) – sprinkled to taste

salt and fresh ground black pepper

2 tsp olive oil

Chimichurri Sauce - See link above

Directions:
Prepare Chimichurri 

Sprinkle each fish fillet on both sides with bbq seasoning, salt and fresh ground pepper.

Add 2 tsp olive oil into preheated pan over medium high heat.

Place tilapia into pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes.

Carefully flip the fish over and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes or until fish looks cooked through (will be white and flaky in middle).

Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of chimichurri sauce over each piece of fish.

Serve warm with side of your choice.