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Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce

Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce is a quick pan-seared fish recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 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 pressed
  • ¾ cup seafood broth or chicken broth non-alcoholic substitute
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon capers rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • Lemon slices for serving

Instructions
 

  • Season the fish.
  • Pat the tilapia fillets dry and season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat the pan.
  • Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and olive oil until melted and hot.
  • Cook the tilapia.
  • Place two fillets into the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes.
  • Flip and finish cooking.
  • Turn the fillets carefully and cook another 2–3 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove the fish and repeat with the remaining fillets. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • Prepare the sauce.
  • In the same skillet, add minced shallots and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  • Add the liquid.
  • Pour in the broth and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced.
  • Stir in capers, lemon zest, and parsley.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Finish the dish.
  • Return the fish to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets.
  • Serve the Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce with fresh lemon slices and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • Seafood broth adds extra depth to the sauce, but chicken broth works well too.