Scrumptious Tilapia Piccata is a fish dish that feels fantastic! Full of delicious citrusy bright flavors and garlic, it comes out of the oven perfectly flaky and juicy! Tilapia Piccata is so tasty, you’ll want to make this savory coastal dish again and again. It’s an easy way to feel like you’re sitting at a seafood restaurant by the water, even if the ocean is far away!
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons capers, drained
- 3 tablespoons basil, minced, divided
- 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the broiler.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, whisk the lemon zest, the lemon juice, the oil, and the garlic until blended.
Step 3 –Stir in the capers and 2 tablespoons of the basil.
Step 4 –Reserve 2 tablespoons of the lemon mixture.
Step 5 –Brush the remaining lemon mixture onto both sides of the fillets.
Step 6 –Sprinkle the filets with the salt and the pepper.
Step 7 –Broil the tilapia 4 inches from the heat source until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork and reaches 145 degrees F, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Step 8 –Drizzle the fish with the reserved lemon mixture and sprinkle with the remaining basil.
Step 9 –Serve!
