Easy Pan-Fried Tilapia

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Easy pan-fried tilapia, lightly breaded and quickly fried in an equal amount of butter and olive oil. Then topped with a wine sauce and garnished with capers.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 fillets
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Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets, or more to taste

  • 1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • ¼ cup white cooking wine, or more as needed

  • ¼ cup capers

Directions

  1. Dry tilapia fillets and cut each in half. Season each fillet with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge in flour to coat, shaking off excess.

  2. Melt butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry fish quickly, working in batches if needed, until edges appear white, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until easily flaked with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove to a plate and keep warm.

  3. Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour white wine into the pan, reduce heat, and let simmer until reduced by about half, 5 to 7 minutes. Drizzle sauce over fish before serving and garnish with capers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

274 Calories
14g Fat
9g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 426mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 512mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.