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Tilapia Piccata

A quick and flavorful tilapia dish in a bright lemon butter sauce with capers, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.33 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp capers drained
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season and dredge tilapia lightly in flour.
  2. Cook in olive oil until golden on both sides.
  3. Remove fish and melt butter in pan.
  4. Add garlic, then lemon juice and broth.
  5. Stir in capers and simmer.
  6. Return fish and coat with sauce.
  7. Garnish and serve.

Notes

Do not overcook tilapia; it cooks quickly and should remain tender.