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Tilapia Piccata

A light and flavorful tilapia dish cooked in a tangy lemon butter caper sauce, ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plate

Method
 

  1. Season and dredge tilapia.
  2. Cook in skillet until golden.
  3. Prepare lemon butter sauce.
  4. Return fish and serve.

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor.