Tilapia Piccata Recipe

Name: Tilapia Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1/2 pound thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta; 4 small tilapia fillets; Black pepper; All-purpose flour, for dredging; 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil); 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2/3 to 3/4 cup dry vermouth (eyeball it); Juice of 2 lemons; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons capers, drained; 3 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

Salt
1/2 pound thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
4 small tilapia fillets
Black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2/3 to 3/4 cup dry vermouth (eyeball it)
Juice of 2 lemons
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons butter

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
2
Salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente.
3
Heads up: Reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water just before draining.
4
Meanwhile, season the fish with salt and pepper and dredge lightly in flour.
5
Heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the garlic and toss in the oil for a minute or two, then add the fish and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
7
Place on a platter and keep warm tented with foil.
8
Add the vermouth to the skillet and remove the garlic.
9
Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, and capers, then heat through for 30 seconds.
10
Add the butter, melt it into the sauce, and spoon a little sauce over the fish.
11
Toss the pasta with the reserved 1/2 cup cooking water and the remaining sauce in the skillet.
12
Serve the pasta alongside the fish.

371

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1/2 pound thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta, 4 small tilapia fillets, Black pepper, and more.

Yes, Tilapia Piccata 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.

Tilapia Piccata

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