Best 5 Tilapia Piccata Tilapiccata Recipes

TILAPIA PICCATA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions (omitting the salt and fat) Drain.
• Stir in tomatoes, 1/4 tsp salt, parsley, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
• Combine remaining 1/4 tsp salt, remaining 1/8 tsp pepper and flour in a large shallow bowl. Dredge fish in flour mixture.
• Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add fish to pan and cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork (or til its done like you want).
• Remove fish from pan and keep warm.
• Add wine, juice and capers to pan, cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to pan, stir until butter melts.
• Serve fish with sauce and pasta.

TILAPIA PICCATA (TILAPICCATA)

Steps:

• For the fillets: Preheat oven to 375. Rinse and pat dry talapia fillets. Spray a non-reactive baking dish with oil and arrange fillets in single layer. Pour 1/2 of the lemon juice over the fish. Salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 35-45 minutes until white and flakey. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of chopped parsley (or less) lightly and evenly over fillets for last 5-10 minutes of baking. For the onion mix,while fish is baking: In a medium saute pan, heat olive oil. Saute onions, garlic, remaining lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Add mushrooms as onions just begin to turn translucent. If using artichoke hearts and/or black olives, add to pan as onions begin to turn golden. Add capers and remaining parsley to pan when all other ingredients are done, to warm and blend flavors, 5 minutes or less. Plate fillet(s) and serve onion mixture as side. Couscous, rice, quinoa,pasta or wheatberries make a nice accompaniment with onion mix on top.

GRILLED TILAPIA PICCATA

Steps:

• 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., 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.

TILAPIA PICCATA WITH SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Heat grill. Fold four 18-inch-long pieces of foil in half; unfold and coat inside with cooking spray. Season tilapia with 1/2 teaspoon salt; place 1 fillet in center of 1 half of each piece of foil. Sprinkle each fillet with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon capers. Toss snap peas with potatoes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; divide evenly among packets. Dot each fillet with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold foil to close and crimp 2 sides of each packet, leaving 1 side open; pour 1/4 cup wine into each packet. Crimp third side of packets to seal; place on grill; close lid; cook until packets are fully puffed, 12 minutes. Carefully cut foil to open. Serve with lemon wedges.

GRILLED TILAPIA PICCATA FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and garlic until blended; stir in 3 teaspoons basil and capers. Reserve 1 tablespoon mixture for drizzling over cooked fish. Brush remaining mixture onto both sides of tilapia; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill tilapia, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Drizzle with reserved lemon mixture; sprinkle with remaining basil.