Best 8 Tilapia With Lemon Caper Sauce Recipes

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Tilapia with lemon caper sauce is a delectable and easy-to-prepare dish that combines the delicate flavor of tilapia with the bright, tangy flavors of lemon and capers. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering tilapia dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TILAPIA WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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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

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon drained capers
Lemon wedges, optional
Hot cooked pasta, optional

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

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



Parmesan Crusted Tilapia With Lemon Caper Sauce image

I don't know where I found this, but I had it printed and decided to make it tonight - YUM! Very light and quick to put together. I had a can of artichoke hearts on hand and added 1/2 of the can in the sauce and it was delicious!

Provided by BethR

Categories     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 cup flour (for dredging)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons white wine
1/4 cup chicken stock
canned artichoke heart (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Prepare Parmesan flour by combining 1/2 cup flour and parmesan cheese in shallow pan, set aside.
  • Dredge fish in plain flour, shaking off excess flour.
  • Dip in egg wash.
  • Coat in parmesan flour mixture.
  • Heat non-stick frying pan with olive oil (almost smoking).
  • Brown fish on both sides, remove from pan and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, add more oil if needed, and sauté garlic.
  • Add capers, lemon juice, wine and stock, salt and pepper (artichokes if you like).
  • Reduce by half, remove from heat.
  • Add butter and melt through.

GRILLED TILAPIA WITH LEMON BUTTER, CAPERS AND ORZO



Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Butter, Capers and Orzo image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lemon, finely zested
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 shallot, thinly sliced
Splash heavy cream
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into cubes, at room temperature
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (8-ounce) tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound orzo, cooked al dente
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup drained capers

Steps:

  • Combine the lemon zest, juice, wine and shallot in a small saucepan over high heat and cook until reduced by half. Remove from the heat and let cool. Whisk together the cream, butter and wine mixture in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. The lemon butter can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Heat the grill to high.
  • Brush the fish on both sides with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until lightly golden brown and slightly charred. Toss the orzo with a few tablespoons of the lemon butter and 2 tablespoons of the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the orzo to a platter. Remove from the grill and immediately place the fillets on the orzo and top each fillet with some of the lemon butter and capers. Garnish with the remaining parsley.

TILAPIA & LEMON SAUCE



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Serve this lemon tilapia with any tossed salad full of your favorite vegetables and buttered bread. It's easy, quick and unique. And it's a big hit with company, too. -Susan Taul, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour and salt. Dip fillets in flour mixture. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook fillets in 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat until fish just begins to flake with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 teaspoons butter. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve fish and sauce with rice; garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON GARLIC TILAPIA



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This is a delicious and healthy recipe that takes no time at all to make. You can bake it or even grill it. Tastes great either way!

Provided by Eireann

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 each tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 dash pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 93 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SKINNY SEARED TILAPIA WITH LEMON-TARRAGON SAUCE



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67% less sat fat • 250% more fiber than the original recipe. A quick sauce made with reduced-sodium chicken broth, lemon juice, and fresh tarragon is the perfect healthy complement to this seafood dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dried whole wheat orzo pasta
1 (5- to 6-ounce) package baby spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon or orange peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds fresh or frozen tilapia fillets or other lean white fish fillets
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon snipped fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
Paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • For Spinach Orzo, prepare orzo according to package directions; drain. Return to hot pan; immediately toss orzo with spinach, half of the olive oil, the lemon peel, and salt.
  • Meanwhile rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle all sides of the fish with seasoned salt. In a very large skillet heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add fish in a single layer; cook for 2 minutes. Using a wide spatula, carefully turn fish over; cook about 2 minutes more or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer fish to a serving platter. Cover and keep warm.
  • For sauce, add broth and lemon juice to skillet. Using a whisk, scrape up any crusty bits in the skillet. Whisk in mustard and tarragon; heat through.
  • Serve fish with Spinach Orzo. If desired, sprinkle fish with paprika. Pour sauce over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 3 ounces cooked fish, plus 2/3 cup orzo, and 1 tablespoon sauce, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

TILAPIA W/ LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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Mmmm!!! Another recipe from our local grocer. Quick, cheap, and easy! Really good with wild rice and steamed veggies.

Provided by piranhabriana

Categories     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 cup flour, seasoned with
salt and pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat pan sauté fish fillets in butter.
  • Remove fish and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet add shallots and 1 tsp of seasoned flour. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice and wine. Simmer till sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Add capers to sauce and spoon sauce over cooked fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 77.8, Sodium 287.3, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 26.5

PAN SEARED TILAPIA WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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Healthy fresh flavors for a quick and delicious meal.

Provided by Laurie McNamara

Categories     Mains & Entrees

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 (squeezed through a garlic press)
3/4 cup dry white wine (like sauvignon blanc)
1 lemon (zested)
3 tablespoons lemon juice (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon capers (rinsed)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
sliced lemon (for serving)

Steps:

  • Season both sides of the fish with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Melt two tablespoons of butter and two tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Work in batches of two and carefully place the tilapia into the hot pan. Cook the tilapia for 4 minutes before flipping and cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and repeat with the second batch. Keep the tilapia warm by covering loosely with foil.
  • Add the minced shallots and garlic to the same pan and cook for two to three minutes or until fragrant and soft. Add in the wine and lemon juice, bring to a boil over medium-high heat until it thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the capers, parsley and lemon zest, then taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
  • Place the fish back into the skillet and spoon sauce over top before serving with a few slices of fresh lemon and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right tilapia fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet flavor. Avoid fillets that are thin or have a strong fishy smell.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and capers. Fresh lemon juice and capers will give your sauce a brighter, more flavorful taste. If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice, but be sure to use a good quality brand.
  • Don't overcook the tilapia. Tilapia is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it carefully. Overcooked tilapia will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the tilapia immediately. Tilapia is best served immediately after it's cooked. If you need to keep it warm, you can place it in a warm oven (200 degrees Fahrenheit) for up to 15 minutes.

Conclusion:

Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is cooked to perfection and the lemon caper sauce is light and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or pasta.

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