Tender tilapia fillets flavored with lemon, fresh herbs, and capers for a light, elegant meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 tilapia fillets (5 to 6 ounces each)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Citrus & Herbs
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
→ Sauce & Pan Ingredients
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
11 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
# Directions:
01 - Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - In a large nonstick skillet, warm olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering.
03 - Place tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook without moving for 3 to 4 minutes, until the undersides develop a light golden crust.
04 - Carefully turn fillets over and scatter minced garlic around the fish. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
05 - Add capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, gently spooning the sauce over the fillets as it cooks for 1 minute.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Transfer fillets to serving plates and spoon the pan sauce over the top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and, if desired, chopped fresh dill.
07 - Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.
