Best Tilapia W Lemon Caper Sauce Recipes

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TILAPIA & LEMON SAUCE



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Serve this lemon tilapia with any tossed salad full of your favorite vegetables and buttered bread. It's easy, quick and unique. And it's a big hit with company, too. -Susan Taul, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour and salt. Dip fillets in flour mixture. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook fillets in 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat until fish just begins to flake with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 teaspoons butter. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve fish and sauce with rice; garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TILAPIA WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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My husband and I are always trying to increase the amount of fish in our diet. This recipe is fast, easy and enjoyable, even for non-fish lovers. -Catherine Jensen, Blytheville, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon drained capers
Lemon wedges, optional
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle tilapia with salt and pepper. Dust lightly with flour., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tilapia; cook until lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm., Add broth, lemon juice, butter and capers to same skillet; cook and stir until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Spoon over tilapia. If desired, serve with pasta and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TILAPIA W/ LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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Mmmm!!! Another recipe from our local grocer. Quick, cheap, and easy! Really good with wild rice and steamed veggies.

Provided by piranhabriana

Categories     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 cup flour, seasoned with
salt and pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat pan sauté fish fillets in butter.
  • Remove fish and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet add shallots and 1 tsp of seasoned flour. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice and wine. Simmer till sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Add capers to sauce and spoon sauce over cooked fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 77.8, Sodium 287.3, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 26.5

PAN SEARED TILAPIA WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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Healthy fresh flavors for a quick and delicious meal.

Provided by Laurie McNamara

Categories     Mains & Entrees

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 fresh tilapia fillets
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
2 shallots (minced)
1 clove garlic (squeezed through a garlic press)
3/4 cup dry white wine (like sauvignon blanc)
1 lemon (zested)
3 tablespoons lemon juice (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon capers (rinsed)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
sliced lemon (for serving)

Steps:

  • Season both sides of the fish with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Melt two tablespoons of butter and two tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Work in batches of two and carefully place the tilapia into the hot pan. Cook the tilapia for 4 minutes before flipping and cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and repeat with the second batch. Keep the tilapia warm by covering loosely with foil.
  • Add the minced shallots and garlic to the same pan and cook for two to three minutes or until fragrant and soft. Add in the wine and lemon juice, bring to a boil over medium-high heat until it thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the capers, parsley and lemon zest, then taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
  • Place the fish back into the skillet and spoon sauce over top before serving with a few slices of fresh lemon and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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I don't know where I found this, but I had it printed and decided to make it tonight - YUM! Very light and quick to put together. I had a can of artichoke hearts on hand and added 1/2 of the can in the sauce and it was delicious!

Provided by BethR

Categories     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 cup flour (for dredging)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons white wine
1/4 cup chicken stock
canned artichoke heart (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Prepare Parmesan flour by combining 1/2 cup flour and parmesan cheese in shallow pan, set aside.
  • Dredge fish in plain flour, shaking off excess flour.
  • Dip in egg wash.
  • Coat in parmesan flour mixture.
  • Heat non-stick frying pan with olive oil (almost smoking).
  • Brown fish on both sides, remove from pan and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, add more oil if needed, and sauté garlic.
  • Add capers, lemon juice, wine and stock, salt and pepper (artichokes if you like).
  • Reduce by half, remove from heat.
  • Add butter and melt through.

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