Parmesan Crusted Tilapia With Lemon Caper Sauce

Name: Parmesan Crusted Tilapia With Lemon Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Prepare Parmesan flour by combining 1/2 cup flour and parmesan cheese in shallow pan, set aside.
2
Dredge fish in plain flour, shaking off excess flour.
3
Dip in egg wash.
4
Coat in parmesan flour mixture.
5
Heat non-stick frying pan with olive oil (almost smoking).
6
Brown fish on both sides, remove from pan and keep warm.
7
In the same pan, add more oil if needed, and saute garlic.
8
Add capers, lemon juice, wine and stock, salt and pepper (artichokes if you like).
9
Reduce by half, remove from heat.
10
Add butter and melt through.

318

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets, 1 cup flour (for dredging), 1 egg, slightly beaten, 1/4 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia With Lemon Caper Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!