Tilapia in Lemon Caper Sauce: A Quick and Flavorful Delight
A delightful dish featuring tilapia fillets in a tangy lemon caper sauce, perfect for a quick and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets tilapia
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place the tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Stir in the lemon juice and capers, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.
- For added flavor, sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Tilapia, Lemon, Caper, Quick Meal