Nothing fishy about tilapia with capers and almonds,
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TILAPIA FILLETS WITH CAPERS AND ALMONDS
EASY ENTERTAINING: Put tilapia fillets with capers and almonds in your favorites file like we did. Serve the fish with orzo to catch the sauce. Add fresh steamed carrots tossed with butter and minced parsley for a pretty plate. Sourdough rolls go in the breadbasket. For dessert, top ice cream with crumbled meringue cookies from the bakery.
Ingredients
3/4 cup flour Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets (or flounder) 2 tablespoons butter, divided 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup capers, drained 1 lemon, sliced paper-thin Makes 4 servings Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: less than 10 minutes
Put the flour, salt and pepper in a pie plate; mix well. Coat fish in flour mixture, shaking off the excess; transfer to a plate. In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add half the fillets and cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp; turn once. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with another 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, remaining oil and remaining fish. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the almonds to skillet. Cook 2 minutes or until golden. Add capers and lemon and cook 1 minute or until heated through. Pour sauce over fish and serve immediately.
Per serving: 334 calories, 38 grams protein, 15 grams fat, (9 percent calories from fat), 5.3 grams saturated fat, 15 grams carbohydrate, 100 milligrams cholesterol, 395 milligrams sodium, 2 grams fiber.