Tilapia with Lemon and Capers
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Tilapia with Lemon and Capers recipe, a perfect blend of light, zesty, and savory flavors. Tender tilapia fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a rich, buttery sauce infused with fresh lemon juice, briny capers, and aromatic garlic. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is both elegant and effortless, making it ideal for busy evenings or dinner parties. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete, restaurant-quality meal right at home. Perfect for seafood lovers searching for healthy and easy recipes, this dish will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Dredge the fillets lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets and set them aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Let the butter melt.
Mince the garlic and sauté it in the skillet for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the skillet. Be careful to remove any seeds.
Stir in the capers and let the mixture cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Return the tilapia fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Heat for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the fish through.
Transfer the fillets to a serving plate and spoon more sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes such as steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.5 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 294 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 3139 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 108.9 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1689 mg | 36% | |
*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.
