Tilapia Picata or Chicken Picata With Capers

Submitted by ridergirl

"an easy recipe that is lemony and tangy and will delight your family or guests"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lemon, juice of
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 4 tilapia fillets or 4 chicken cutlets
• 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons morton natures seasoning or 1 1/2 teaspoons lawrys seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika

directions

1. In a skillet pan place 1/2 the butter and olive oil to heat up on medium high.
2. place all the dry ingredients in a gallon size plastic baggy, mix well and then add the tilapia or chicken and coat well.
3. place the tilapia/chicken in the oil/butter mix and cook without burning ( lower heat if needed) so it cooks half way and is golden brown approximately 4 min, then flip to cook other side of tilapia.
4. let talapia/chicken cook 1- 2 min then add remaining butter, capers, lemon juice and chicken broth. reduce heat to med low and sauce will thicken slightly.
5. Serve with pasta, rice or with a veggie for a quick and tasty meal everyone will love.
6. I actually double the sauce, pull out the fish when it is done place a little sauce over the fish and the remaining sauce I place over angel hair pasta. This is my daughter favorite meal. I make the same exact meal with chicken cutlets as well. Garnish with lemon slices on top of Tilapia or Chicken cutlets.

Reviews

[lauraram_z]

I followed the recipe as written and it was excellent. The caper lemon sauce was very tasty, I will use this again. Thanks for sharing. It was easy and quick!