Cooking tilapia with artichoke, caper, and cherry tomato sauce and Israeli couscous is a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. This delightful dish, with its delicate fish, tangy artichokes, briny capers, and sweet cherry tomatoes, is a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving for more. The Israeli couscous, a delectable grain with nutty flavor, adds a satisfying bite to the dish, while the rich sauce ties all the elements together, creating a culinary masterpiece that is both flavorful and satisfying. Let us embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for this tantalizing dish.
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TILAPIA WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle tilapia with salt and pepper. Dust lightly with flour., 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., 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 : Calories 207 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TILAPIA WITH CHARRED CHERRY TOMATOES AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION
Steps:
- Chop 1/4 of the basil leaves. Mix chopped basil, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub spice mixture on tilapia fillets and place in an airtight container. Marinate for 2 hours at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil and grease with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Place tilapia fillets into prepared baking dish, shaking off excess seasoning. Sprinkle cherry tomatoes, shallot, and remaining unchopped basil leaves on top. Drizzle 1/2 the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar over the fish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until fish is starting to flake.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil mixture until it has the thick consistency of molasses, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Broil fish until tomatoes are charred, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and discard liquid. Pour balsamic reduction on top of fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 205.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
TOMATO-ARTICHOKE TILAPIA
My mom and I really like tomatoes, capers and artichokes, so I used them together in this one-pan meal. The best part is that, on a busy night, all of the ingredients are ready and waiting in your pantry or freezer. -Denise Klibert, Shreveport, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts and capers; cook until heated through, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Arrange tilapia over tomato mixture. Cook, covered, until fish begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
TILAPIA WITH ARTICHOKE, CAPER, AND CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE AND ISRAELI COUSCOUS
Steps:
- On a large plate, stir together the bread crumbs, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Rinse the tilapia fillets and pat dry, then coat on both sides with the breadcrumb mixture.
- In a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add the tilapia fillets and sauté, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer the tilapia to a plate and keep warm.
- In a medium saucepan over moderately high heat, bring the stock to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes, then stir in the green onions. Cover and keep warm.
- While the couscous is standing, prepare the sauce: In the skillet that was used to cook the fish, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over moderately low heat. Add the red onion and sauté, stirring frequently, about 1 minute. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, about 2 more minutes. Add the artichokes and sauté, stirring occasionally, about 2 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and capers and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the reserved artichoke liquid, the vegetable stock, butter, and lemon juice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 more minutes.
- Divide the couscous between 2 plates and top each with a tilapia fillet. Spoon the sauce over the fish and couscous and serve immediately.
PAN SEARED TILAPIA WITH ARTICHOKE, CAPER, AND CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE & ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH SCALLIONS
Steps:
- To prepare fish: Rinse fish and pat really dry. Mix bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and S & P on a plate and coat fish on both sides with this mixture. In a large frying pan, heat canola oil and get pan very very hot. When nearly smoking, place fish in pan and allow to brown. After about 4-5 minutes, flip fish and allow to brown on second side. When fish is cooked through, remove from pan and place on plate off to the side. If needed, add a tad more oil and sauté onion and garlic until respectively translucent and golden. Add artichokes and sauté for a few more minutes. Stir in tomatoes and capers and let cook for a few more minutes. Add marinade that artichokes were in, veg stock, butter, and lemon juice and let simmer for a little longer. S & P to taste To Prepare Couscous: Bring chicken stock to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in scallions and fluff with fork. Serving Instructions: Serve fish over couscous and then spoon sauce over it all.
ROASTED TILAPIA WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS AND TOMATOES
You will really enjoy this delicious dish which features tilapia covered in a roasted sauce of onions, artichoke hearts and grape tomatoes.
Provided by Marie
Categories Tilapia
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Combine onions and oil in 13x9" baking dish.
- Spread in even layer.
- Roast until onions are golden, about 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Stir in artichokes and tomatoes.
- In small bowl, mix parsley, lemon zest, and garlic and set aside.
- Increase oven temperature to 450°.
- Push vegetables to one side of dish and add fish.
- Spoon vegetables over fish and sprinkle with parsley mixture.
- Return to oven and roast until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes for thin fillets and 12 to 15 minutes for thicker fillets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 128.7, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 37.1
ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE
Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005. Try whole wheat couscous for nutritional boost. Can be used to top polenta or pasta. Quick and easy and very low-fat. Saffron is very good but very expensive and some grocery stores only sell it from behind a counter. From Vegetarian Times Cooks Mediterranean. Have not made this yet.
Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In small saucepan heat 1 1/2 cups broth until simmering. Stir in couscous and saffron.
- Remove from heat, cover and let sit until all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer couscous to baking dish and stir in pine nuts and scallions. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm and set aside. (Note: to toast pine nuts, preheat oven to 350°F and cook for about 5 minutes.).
- Heat remaining 1/4 cup broth in medium saucepan over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Roughly chop tomatoes and add to saucepan with their juice.
- Add basil, thyme and red pepper flakes.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper and pour over couscous. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 17.2, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 8.1
TILAPIA WITH ARUGULA, CAPERS, AND TOMATOES
Sauteed fish goes mildly Mediterranean, with bright vegetables and a buttery pan sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium nonstick skillet, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add tomatoes and red-pepper flakes; top with tilapia, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 3 minutes. Add arugula. Cover, and cook until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer tilapia and vegetables to a plate (reserve skillet).
- Make sauce: Off heat, add butter, lemon juice, and capers to skillet; swirl until butter has melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve tilapia over arugula and tomatoes; drizzle with sauce.
GARLIC AND TOMATO TILAPIA
This is an easy recipe that I made up myself. It can be used when there are not too many ingredients available to make a big dinner. Can be served with mashed potatoes, pasta or rice. This will always be your favorite!!!
Provided by ZOYA13
Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mash together the garlic and tomato. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Place the fish fillets in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake fish for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until about halfway done. Remove from the oven, and pour the tomato sauce over it. Return to the oven, and cook for 10 more minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 96.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh tilapia fillets. If you can't find fresh tilapia, frozen tilapia fillets will also work.
- To make sure the tilapia is cooked through, cook it until it flakes easily with a fork.
- The artichoke, caper, and cherry tomato sauce is a great way to add flavor to the tilapia. If you don't have any artichokes, capers, or cherry tomatoes on hand, you can substitute other vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Israeli couscous is a great side dish for tilapia. It's easy to make and has a nutty flavor that complements the fish.
- If you don't have any Israeli couscous, you can substitute another type of pasta, such as orzo or penne.
Conclusion:
This recipe for tilapia with artichoke, caper, and cherry tomato sauce and Israeli couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The tilapia is flaky and flavorful, the sauce is tangy and savory, and the couscous is fluffy and nutty. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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