SAUCY TILAPIA WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS

Saucy Tilapia with Tomatoes and Capers image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Four 6-ounce tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes, capers, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes.
Season the tilapia with salt and pepper. Raise the heat under the sauce to medium and simmer. Nestle the fillets in the sauce, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Using cooking tongs or a fork, turn the fish over and continue cooking, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until a fork goes through the thickest part of the fish with no resistance. Garnish with the basil, if desired.