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A white ceramic plate with three filets of tilapia with lemon and capers in its juices. A few lemon wedges scattered around the tilapia and a sprig of parsley in the upper right corner.

Pan-Fried Tilapia with Lemon and Capers

This is a quick, light fish dish and besides the capers you should have all the other ingredients in your kitchen.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 Tbsp flour
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • ΒΌ cup lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp capers bottled, rinsed
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • fresh flat leaf parsley and lemon wedges to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the flour on a plate and season with salt and black pepper. Coat the fillets evenly on both sides. Heat the oil with half the butter in a large shallow pan until foaming. Add 2 fillets and fry over medium heat for two to three minutes on each side.
  • Lift out the fillets with a spatula and place on a warm serving platter. Keep hot. Fry the remaining 2 fillets.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon juice and remaining butter. Return the pan to high heat and stir vigorously until the pan juices are sizzling and beginning to turn golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in the capers.
  • Pour the pan juices over the fillets, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parsley. Add the lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Keyword fish, main dish