Sauteed Tilapia with Lemon Caper Pan Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Sauteed Tilapia with Lemon Caper Pan Sauce—an elegant yet easy seafood recipe ready in just 25 minutes! Perfectly pan-seared tilapia fillets achieve a golden, crispy crust before being draped in a luscious pan sauce made from zesty lemon juice, briny capers, and a touch of garlic. This one-skillet dish combines the vibrant flavors of fresh parsley and a subtle buttery richness, offering a restaurant-quality meal that’s surprisingly simple to prepare. Ideal for pairing with fluffy rice, sautéed vegetables, or a crisp green salad, this light and flavorful recipe is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Capers, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Dredge each fillet lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter until the butter is melted and foamy.

Step 4

Add two tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets and set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 5

Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of butter, and the other two fillets.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Stir and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, lemon juice, and capers. Stir and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 8

Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken.

Step 9

Return the tilapia fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm the fish.

Step 10

Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 11

Serve immediately, pairing it with your choice of rice, vegetables, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(715.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1224.9

Total Fat 64.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 290mg	0%
Sodium 3478.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 112.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 97.5mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1736.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.5%

Protein: 36.3%

Carbs: 17.2%