GRILLED TILAPIA PICCATA FOR TWO

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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. It's simple, looks lovely and tastes restaurant-worthy. -Beth Cooper, Columbus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil, divided
1 teaspoon capers, drained
2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and garlic until blended; stir in 3 teaspoons basil and capers. Reserve 1 tablespoon mixture for drizzling over cooked fish. Brush remaining mixture onto both sides of tilapia; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill tilapia, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Drizzle with reserved lemon mixture; sprinkle with remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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