Chicken or Tilapia Piccata

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Chicken or Tilapia Piccata Recipe
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 -4 2 -4 tilapia fillets or 2 -4 favorite fish fillets
1/2 cup white wine or 1/2 cup dry sherry
2 lemons , juice of
1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped
2 tablespoons whole capers
1 teaspoon minced capers
flour ( for dredging )
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
260
Sugar
0g
Fat
13g
Chicken or Tilapia Piccata is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. This recipe is a variation of the traditional dish that uses white fish instead of chicken. The lemon-caper sauce provides a tangy and flavorful accompaniment to the mild-tasting fish fillets. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table quickly.

Instructions

1.Pound the tilapia fillets to even thickness.
2.Dredge in flour and sprinkle with salt.
3.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and heat until hot.
4.Add tilapia fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
5.Remove tilapia fillets from skillet and set aside.
6.In the same skillet, add white wine or sherry, lemon juice, capers, and minced capers.
7.Cook until sauce is reduced by half.
8.Return tilapia fillets to skillet and heat for another 1-2 minutes.
9.Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

The lemon-caper sauce adds a burst of flavor to the dish.

CONS

Tilapia can be high in mercury, so it’s important to choose a low-mercury option when making this recipe.

The dish may be too acidic for some palates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tilapia is a great source of protein and low in calories, making it a healthy choice for a weeknight dinner.
Capers are high in antioxidants and may help to reduce inflammation in the body.
Lemon juice is a good source of vitamin C, which helps to boost the immune system.

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