Parmesan Crusted Tilapia With Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe

This light and quick recipe for Parmesan Crusted Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce is a delicious weeknight meal! The tilapia fillets are perfectly crispy thanks to a flavorful parmesan crust, and the bright lemon caper sauce adds a burst of fresh flavor. Elevate this dish with the optional addition of artichoke hearts for extra depth and texture. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 447.8 kcal
Protein 90g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Parmesan Crusted Tilapia With Lemon Caper Sauce

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How to Make Parmesan Crusted Tilapia With Lemon Caper Sauce

  1. **Prepare Parmesan Flour:** In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  2. **Dredge Tilapia:** Dredge 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. **Egg Wash:** Dip each floured fillet in a beaten egg (1 large egg, lightly whisked with 1 tablespoon water).
  4. **Parmesan Crust:** Coat the fillets in the Parmesan flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. **Sear Tilapia:** Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tilapia for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. **Make the Sauce:** Remove the tilapia from the skillet and set aside, keeping warm. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet if needed. Sauté 2 cloves minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. **Simmer Sauce:** Add 2 tablespoons capers, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1/4 cup fish stock, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet.
  8. **Reduce & Finish:** Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until reduced by half. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon butter until melted. (Optional: Add 1/2 cup drained and chopped artichoke hearts).
  9. **Serve:** Pour the sauce over the tilapia and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

29g

Carbs

10g