Taste of Home
Grilled Tilapia Piccata
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
We aren’t big fish eaters, but a friend made this for us, and we couldn’t believe how wonderful it was! Now we eat it regularly. I love making it for guests because it’s simple, looks lovely and tastes restaurant-worthy. —Beth Cooper, Columbus, Ohio
Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons capers, drained
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3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
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4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and garlic until blended; stir in capers and 2 tablespoons basil. Reserve 2 tablespoons mixture for drizzling cooked fish. Brush remaining mixture onto both sides of tilapia; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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2.
Grill tilapia on a lightly oiled rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes on each side. Drizzle with reserved lemon mixture; sprinkle with remaining basil.
Nutrition Facts
1 fillet: 206 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
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