Tilapia Piccata for Two Recipe

Name: Tilapia Piccata for Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup flour; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 16 ounces tilapia fillets (about 4 fillets); ¼ cup green onion, sliced thin; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; ⅓ cup Chardonnay wine or ⅓ cup other dry white wine; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

¾ cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
16 ounces tilapia fillets (about 4 fillets)
¼ cup green onion, sliced thin
2 teaspoons minced garlic
⅓ cup Chardonnay wine or ⅓ cup other dry white wine
2 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter

1
In a pie pan or other shallow dish, mix together flour, salt and pepper.
2
In a saute pan large enough to fit both pieces of fish, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat.
3
While pan is heating, dredge fish in flour mixture, completely coating fish but shaking off any excess.
4
Place fish in saute pan and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, until almost done.
5
Remove fish from pan and set aside.
6
Turn heat down to medium-low and add remaining olive oil.
7
Add green onions and cook for 3 minutes or until just tender.
8
Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
9
Add white wine and reduce by half.
10
Add capers and lemon zest and juice and cook for 2 minutes.
11
Add butter and stir to melt.
12
The sauce should be slightly thickened.
13
Return fish to pan, turn to coat with sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes or until fish is done.

219

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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: ¾ cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Tilapia Piccata for Two 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 for Two

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