Fish Fillets with Lemon and Caper Sauce
Brighten up your dinner table with these elegant and flavorful Fish Fillets with Lemon and Caper Sauce. Perfect for lovers of light, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, this recipe features tender white fish fillets like cod, haddock, or tilapia, lightly coated in seasoned flour and pan-seared to golden perfection. The star of the dish is the zesty, buttery sauce made with fresh lemon juice, briny capers, and a touch of dry white wine or chicken stock, enhancing the natural flavors of the fish. Finished with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges for an extra citrusy kick, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or an impressive yet effortless entertaining option. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a simple side of rice for a complete, restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 0.25 cups dry white wine or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
In a shallow dish, add the flour and dredge each fillet lightly on both sides, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the fillets in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice, capers, and white wine (or chicken stock). Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, letting it reduce slightly.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the fish through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.9 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 675 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 500 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
