Grilled Tilapia Piccata

Name: Grilled Tilapia Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

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4 servings

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

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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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 206 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

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