How a Triple-Citrus Pan Sauce Transforms Simple Tilapia into a Restaurant-Worthy Dish

Chef Brian walks through his pan-seared and oven-finished tilapia recipe, with the real focus on building a silky citrus butter sauce using orange, lemon, lime, and seafood stock. He demonstrates the emulsification technique — turning off the burner before whisking in cold butter — that gives the sauce its glossy, restaurant-quality consistency. Perfect for home cooks looking to elevate a weeknight seafood dinner.