Tilapia in Lemon Caper Sauce
This is what it looks like when it’s done.
Seasoned with lemon pepper.
Flour then fry over medium heat.
This is in the pan—I forgot to take pictures of the frying process (I’m new to this, sorry…)
I’m sure you know how to fry fish. right??
Tilapia in Lemon Caper Sauce
2 to 4 pieces Tilapia
Juice of 1 lemon
¾ C chicken broth
¼ C capers, rinsed
Lemon pepper
1 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs butter or margarine
1Tbs flour
flour to dredge the fish in
Heat oil and 1 Tbs of butter in frying pan on medium high heat. Wash and pat dry fish. Season with lemon pepper and dredge in flour. Fry until nicely brown on each side, don’t over cook! Remove from pan and wipe pan out. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, capers and simmer. Melt 1 Tbs butter, add 1 Tbs flour to it and mix thoroughly add to the broth mixture to thicken. When incorporated and smooth return the fish to the pan and heat through.
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Awesome recipe…love that you made caper sauce..yummyyy!:)
Hey! Thanks…coming from you that is a huge compliment!!!
I love tilapia, but have not had good luck cooking it myself. i will try your recipe and let you know how it goes! Sounds delicious.
Hey Sheryl, I hope you like it. You can use the same basic recipe for chicken too—yummmmo!!