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    Home » Recipes » Fish and Seafood

    Tilapia and Shrimp with Lemon Cream Sauce

    Published: May 10, 2022 · Modified: Aug 26, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 4 Comments

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    This tilapia and shrimp recipe with lemon cream sauce looks fancy enough for a restaurant, but it's easy enough to make at home. Served with rice, it's a seafood lover's dream.

    Overhead shot of tilapia and shrimp with lemon cream sauce on a round wooden plate. The dish is garnished with chopped parsley. A small lemon wedge is sitting amongst the shrimp.

    If you love seafood, then you're going to adore this recipe. With both flaky tilapia and tender shrimp are bathed in a rich, creamy lemon sauce that's bright and bold.

    Tilapia and Shrimp Recipe with Lemon Cream Sauce

    This was inspired by my shrimp stuffed salmon recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing rice recipe.

    Ingredients

    You only need a few basic ingredients to make this recipe. You'll find them all easily at your local grocery store.

    • Tilapia filets
    • Large raw shrimp, deveined with no tails
    • Half and half
    • Fresh lemon juice
    • Garlic powder
    • Paprika
    • Grated parmesan cheese
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Instructions

    It only takes a few simple steps to make this recipe. It's so easy, even beginners can make it.

    Step 1: Cook the Fish and Shrimp

    Add the tilapia and shrimp in a large greased skillet. Then, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, cover the skillet, and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the shrimp is pink and opaque and the fish is white and flakes easily. Flip the fish and shrimp halfway through.

    Step 2: Make the Lemon Cream Sauce Base

    Whisk the half and half, lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika together in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until it comes to a slow boil. This creamy lemon garlic sauce is incredible to say the least.

    Step 3: Add Cheese and Finish the Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, whisking frequently until the sauce thickens.

    Step 4: Serve

    Serve each tilapia filet with 4 shrimp and a good helping of lemon cream sauce and enjoy!

    Hint: Whisk frequently when cooking the lemon cream sauce. If you can whisk frequently, even better.

    Closeup shot of tilapia and shrimp with lemon cream sauce on a wooden plate. A bite has been taken out of the tilapia. A fork is resting on the plate.

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this tilapia and shrimp with lemon cream sauce.

    • Real Lemon - If you don't have a lemon, you can use bottled Real Lemon juice.
    • Whole Milk - If you don't have half and half, whole milk will do.
    • Any White Fish - Any substantial white fish like roughy, for example, will work in this recipe.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this tilapia and shrimp with cream sauce recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe for tilapia and shrimp.

    • Spicy - Add red pepper flakes to the cream sauce for a spicy kick.
    • Super Seafood - Add lump crab to the fish as well for a seafood feast.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this smoked whitefish, Easy Broiled Lemon Garlic Shrimp and our delicious Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta.

    Storage

    This dish will keep for about 3 to 4 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

    What To Serve With Shrimp

    So now you have your main course and it's time to choose a side for your shrimp recipe. Many options for you to try, eat and enjoy. Check out this list to find what you're looking for. I promise you that!

    Tips

    This easy dinner recipe is incredibly easy to make. That being said, I have a couple of tips to ensure you get the best possible outcome.

    • Remove the fish and shrimp from the pan as soon as they're finished cooking. Leaving them in the hot pan will lead to overcooking.
    • Whisk often, preferably constantly, when cooking the sauce to avoid sticking or burning.
    Closeup photo of a fork with a bite of tilapia. The fork is held over a plate of Tilapia and Shrimp with Lemon Cream Sauce.

    More Fish and Shrimp Recipes Recipes

    Do you like fish and shrimp? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Pancake Battered Fried Fish
    • Salmon Oscar
    • Moo Shu Shrimp
    • Bistro Shrimp Pasta

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about tilapia and shrimp with lemon cream sauce? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about tilapia and shrimp.

    Why do tilapia and shrimp work well together?

    Both tilapia and shrimp have a mild flavor and they both cook at about the same rate, making them perfect for this dish.

    How long will this dish last?

    You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    What goes with tilapia and shrimp with lemon cream sauce?

    Serve it over a bed of white rice or couscous.

    Tilapia and Shrimp with Lemon Cream Sauce

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Tilapia and Shrimp with Lemon Cream Sauce

    Karin and Ken
    This tilapia and shrimp recipe with lemon cream sauce is a seafood lover's dream. Perfectly cooked fish and shrimp are bathed in a lemon cream sauce.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3
    Calories 349 kcal

    Equipment

    • large skillet
    • spatula
    • saucepan
    • whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tilapia filets
    • 12 large raw shrimp deveined and no tails
    • 1 cup half and half
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
    • ½ teaspoon salt -
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper -
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Tilapia and Shrimp with Lemon Cream Sauce.
    • Place tilapia filets and shrimp in a large greased skillet.
      Tilapia and Shrimp placed in a large greased skillet.
    • Season tilapia and shrimp with salt and pepper.
    • Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Shrimp is done with pink and opaque. Fish is done with white and flakey.
      Tilapia and Shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked inside a skillet.
    • In a small sauce pan, whisk half and half with lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook over medium heat until it reaches a slow boil.
      A saucepan with lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk together.
    • Reduce heat to low and whisk in parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Be sure to stir often.
      Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper added to the sauce pan and whisked together. Stir often.
    • Continue cooking sauce for 10-15 minutes or until it thickens.
      Completed sauce in a saucepan.
    • Serve each tilapia filet with 4 shrimp and a helping of lemon cream sauce.
      Closeup photo of tilapia and shrimp with lemon cream sauce served on a wooden plate with a small lemon wedge.
    • Enjoy every bite!
      Closeup photo of a fork with a bite of tilapia. The fork is held over a plate of Tilapia and Shrimp with Lemon Cream Sauce.

    Notes

    • Remove the fish and shrimp from the pan as soon as they're finished cooking. Leaving them in the hot pan will lead to overcooking.
    • Whisk often, preferably constantly, when cooking the sauce to avoid sticking or burning.
    If you're looking for a tasty side to go with your shrimp, look no further...we've compiled a great list with many options to try. Check it out!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 46gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 947mgPotassium: 707mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 481IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword tilapia, tilapia and shrimp lemon cream sauce
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    Comments

    1. Delilah Terry says

      November 17, 2024 at 8:56 am

      can i use sour cream instead of half and half?

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        November 17, 2024 at 10:54 am

        Unfortunately unless you add some milk as well or another liquid you won’t be able to create a cheese sauce to drizzle on top of the tilapia. I apologize but I can’t think of a way to make that work. All the best. Karin

    2. Anonymous says

      January 08, 2024 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight for my family. It was delicious and we all loved it! I didn't have half 'n half, so substituted with 1/2 whipping cream and half milk. The sauce didn't get as thick as the picture in the recipe, but I prefer it on the thinner side anyway. I served it with steamed broccoli and white rice. Thank you for this recipe. I am going to try more recipes from your site.

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        January 08, 2024 at 6:27 pm

        I’m so happy you enjoyed it. We love this recipe. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. You made my day! All the best. Karin

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