PAN-FRIED TILAPIA WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
• 1 pound Tilapia fillets
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 4 teaspoons drained capers
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2-3 teaspoons olive oil
Directions
In a small saucepan over low heat combine broth, capers, lemon juice, margarine and 2 tablespoons of flour. Simmer sauce.
In a shallow dish season 2 tablespoons flour with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Rinse fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Dredge fish in flour mixture to coat all surfaces.
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in electric skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
When oil is hot, cook fish until lightly browned on bottom about 2 to 3 minutes, turn fish and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until fish flakes with a fork.
Pour sauce over fish and serve.
Maryland Dept of Agriculture Seafood & Aquaculture
www.marylandseafood.org
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