Tilapia & Lemon Sauce

Name: Tilapia & Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 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

Serve this dish 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

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour and salt. Dip fillets in flour mixture.
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, 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 butter. Stir in remaining flour until smooth; gradually add the broth, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley. Serve fish and sauce with rice; garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet with 1/2 cup rice and 4 teaspoons sauce: 334 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.

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Originally published as Almond Tilapia with Lemon Sauce in Healthy Cooking February/March 2009

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tenamac

Mar 16, 2018

We loved this! I added some dried tarragon to the sauce as I felt it needed a little something more. Served it with wild rice blend cooked in chicken stock and a little lemon juice and broccoli. As per comments below, I made extra sauce and was glad I did. YUM! Will put this in the fish rotation!
homemadewithlove

Nov 3, 2016

My family loved the fish and sauce. Didn't have almonds but will try next time. Even used gluten free flour. Served with the Vegetable Trio as pictured.
xlsalbums

Aug 28, 2016

Fish is really good but there wasn't enough sauce. I would double that next time and add a little more liquid. It thickens pretty quickly and doesn't pour.
mumsay

Feb 6, 2016

The fish was good - the sauce not so much. I made it with white cooking wine, which ruined the taste. I'll try chicken broth next time.
mjlouk

Jul 29, 2015

Really good! My kids even are it - without the sauce. Great with some rice and vegetables.
SRAdair

Feb 28, 2015

This turned out very good. Maybe a little more lemon next time. The toasted almonds were a nice touch. Will be making this again.
styles4u2

Mar 11, 2014

This recipe was not only excellent tasting, it was so easy to prepare. My husband said he could eat this anytime! I made this on a Tuesday and since it is Lent, he may get it again on Friday!
thomasri

May 9, 2013

Excellent! I used thyme in place of parsely, and used Kentucky Kernal Seasoned flour (doubled) and two cans of chicken broth. This is now my favorite fish dish!
crawley3

Apr 2, 2012

Not usually a big fish person, but this recipe is great.The tilapia doesn't have a strong fishy taste. This recipe is a favorite of our family.
jenniemsrich

Mar 18, 2012

Loved it!!!