Tilapia with Arugula, Capers, and Tomatoes
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Sauteed fish goes mildly Mediterranean, with bright vegetable and a buttery pan sauce.
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.
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
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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).
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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.
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Awesome dish! I used spinach instead of arugula and it came out superb. It's light, healthy, full of flavor and easy to make. You couldn't ask for any better. The sauce holds the key to the flavor. I used a little more lemon juice than butter, but that's just my preference. I highly recommend it.
I thought this was extremely delicious and extremely fast and easy! I was feeding 4 people and everyone loved it. Not a big deal to do two batches. I just loaded up the pan twice. I will definitely make this again and again.
This was extremely fast, lite and easy to make. I won't make it again however. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good enough to make again. Also note that this recipe is for a single serving and to adjust accordingly.
This was extremely fast, lite and easy to make. I won't make it again however. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good enough to make again. Also note that this recipe is for a single serving and to adjust accordingly.
This was extremely fast, lite and easy to make. I won't make it again however. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good enough to make again. Also note that this recipe is for a single serving and to adjust accordingly.
This was extremely fast, lite and easy to make. I won't make it again however. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good enough to make again. Also note that this recipe is for a single serving and to adjust accordingly.
This was extremely fast, lite and easy to make. I won't make it again however. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good enough to make again. Also note that this recipe is for a single serving and to adjust accordingly.
This was extremely fast, lite and easy to make. I won't make it again however. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good enough to make again. Also note that this recipe is for a single serving and to adjust accordingly.
Mmmmmm, the capers and lemon juice pack a real flavor punch to normally bland tilapia. This is super easy, very refreshing, and delicious.
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.
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.
I loved this recipe. I used arugula, and it's pepperiness was perfect with the red pepper flakes!
Super fast and delicious!!!!
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.
I used spinach instead of arugula. Everyone loved it!
Simple. Ok. Add other seasonings on the fish for more flavor.
i used cod instead of tilapia, and it worked too!
http://spaghettofu.blogspot.com/2009/03/leek-tomato-cod-with-fresh-herbs...
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.