Grilled Tilapia Piccata
“We aren’t big fish eaters, but a friend made this for us, and we couldn’t believe how wonderful it was! Now we eat it regularly. I love making it for guests because it’s simple, looks lovely and tastes restaurant-worthy.” —Beth Cooper, Columbus, Ohio
| Servings | Cook Time |
| 4servings | 25minutes total |
| Servings |
| 4servings |
| Cook Time |
| 25minutes total |
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons capers drained
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil divided
- 4 tilapia fillets 6 ounces each
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and garlic until blended; stir in capers and 2 tablespoons basil. Reserve 2 tablespoons mixture for drizzling cooked fish. Brush remaining mixture onto both sides of tilapia; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill tilapia on a lightly oiled rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes on each side. Drizzle with reserved lemon mixture; sprinkle with remaining basil.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 fillet: 206 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fibre), 32g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
