Taste of Home
Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
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
Ingredients
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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
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon drained capers
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Lemon wedges, optional
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Hot cooked pasta, optional
Directions
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1.
Sprinkle tilapia with salt and pepper. Dust lightly with flour.
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2.
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.
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3.
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
1 fillet with 1 tablespoon sauce: 207 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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