Tilapia Piccata (Tilapiccata) Recipe

Name: Tilapia Piccata (Tilapiccata)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large or 8 small tilapia fillets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium lemon, juice and zest; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1 large white onion, thinly sliced; 8 large white mushrooms, thinly sliced; Optional:; 6 oz jar marinated artichokes, drained and sliced and/or; 6 oz can sliced black olives, drained

Servings: persons

4 large or 8 small tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium lemon, juice and zest
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 large white onion, thinly sliced
8 large white mushrooms, thinly sliced
Optional:
6 oz jar marinated artichokes, drained and sliced and/or
6 oz can sliced black olives, drained

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For the fillets:
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Preheat oven to 375. Rinse and pat dry talapia fillets. Spray a non-reactive baking dish with oil and arrange fillets in single layer. Pour 1/2 of the lemon juice over the fish. Salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 35-45 minutes until white and flakey. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of chopped parsley (or less) lightly and evenly over fillets for last 5-10 minutes of baking.
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For the onion mix,while fish is baking:
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In a medium saute pan, heat olive oil. Saute onions, garlic, remaining lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Add mushrooms as onions just begin to turn translucent. If using artichoke hearts and/or black olives, add to pan as onions begin to turn golden. Add capers and remaining parsley to pan when all other ingredients are done, to warm and blend flavors, 5 minutes or less.
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Plate fillet(s) and serve onion mixture as side. Couscous, rice, quinoa,pasta or wheatberries make a nice accompaniment with onion mix on top.

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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: 4 large or 8 small tilapia fillets, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium lemon, juice and zest, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Tilapia Piccata (Tilapiccata) 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 (Tilapiccata)

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