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Tilapia with Arugula, Capers, and Tomatoes

Sauteed fish goes mildly Mediterranean, with bright vegetable and a buttery pan sauce.
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Tilapia with Arugula, Capers, and Tomatoes

Looking for a special meal that’s actually easy to make? Watch Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey cook up this light, fresh fish recipe that you’re sure to love.

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    Everyday Food Fresh Flavor Fast, 2010
    • Prep Time 15 minutes
    • Total Time 15 minutes
    • Yield Serves 1
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    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
    • 1 tilapia filet (8 ounces)
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 2 small bunches arugula (about 3 cups)
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

    Directions

    1. In a medium nonstick skillet, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add tomatoes and red-pepper flakes; top with tilapia, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 3 minutes. Add arugula. Cover, and cook until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer tilapia and vegetables to a plate (reserve skillet).

    2. Make sauce: Off heat, add butter, lemon juice, and capers to skillet; swirl until butter has melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve tilapia over arugula and tomatoes; drizzle with sauce.

    Recipe Reviews

    • liz_alchemist
      14 Mar, 2011

      Mmmmmm, the capers and lemon juice pack a real flavor punch to normally bland tilapia. This is super easy, very refreshing, and delicious.

    • michellesiri
      25 Aug, 2010

      I was really apprehensive about this meal. For some reason I didn't think it would turn out good, but I was wrong. It was REALLY easy, and really quick, and quite good and fresh tasting. We had it with a side of mushroom risotto and really liked it. I will make this again.

    • michellesiri
      25 Aug, 2010

      I was really apprehensive about this meal. For some reason I didn't think it would turn out good, but I was wrong. It was REALLY easy, and really quick, and quite good and fresh tasting. We had it with a side of mushroom risotto and really liked it. I will make this again.

    • megnard
      22 Jun, 2010

      I loved this recipe. I used arugula, and it's pepperiness was perfect with the red pepper flakes!

    • Japsey
      19 May, 2010

      Super fast and delicious!!!!

    • traceyrosato
      12 Apr, 2010

      This was really good and easy. I sauteed the tomato with a clove of garlic, then added the water with a little white wine. I used spinach too vs. arugula. Really good and really quick.

    • Irish21086
      24 Mar, 2010

      I used spinach instead of arugula. Everyone loved it!

    • cheftb
      18 Aug, 2009

      Simple. Ok. Add other seasonings on the fish for more flavor.

    • hikkie70
      6 May, 2009

      i used cod instead of tilapia, and it worked too!
      http://spaghettofu.blogspot.com/2009/03/leek-tomato-cod-with-fresh-herbs...

    • wearesix
      12 Jan, 2009

      I used sole rather than tilapia, and mixed baby greens instead of arugula. It turned out fantastic, and was super simple to make. I would guess the arugula would make it out of this world, but unfortunately, I was out.

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