Sautéed Tilapia with Lemon-Peppercorn Pan Sauce

Health score
8%
Sautéed Tilapia with Lemon-Peppercorn Pan Sauce
22 min.
2
262kcal

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Indulge in a delicious and healthy meal with our Sautéed Tilapia with Lemon-Peppercorn Pan Sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner. This delightful dish features tender tilapia fillets sautéed to perfection, enveloped in a zesty and flavorful lemon-peppercorn sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. With just 262 calories per serving, it’s an excellent choice for those looking to maintain a balanced diet without sacrificing flavor.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the tilapia, a mild and flaky fish that easily absorbs the flavors of the sauce. The combination of freshly ground black pepper and brine-packed green peppercorns adds a unique twist, while the fresh lemon juice brings a bright acidity that enhances the dish. The pan sauce, made with fat-free chicken broth and a touch of butter, creates a luscious coating that complements the fish beautifully.

This meal is not only quick to make—ready in just 22 minutes—but also simple enough for any home cook to master. Whether you're preparing a casual weeknight dinner or impressing guests with a gourmet touch, Sautéed Tilapia with Lemon-Peppercorn Pan Sauce is sure to become a favorite. Garnish with lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor and enjoy a satisfying dish that’s both nourishing and delectable!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 teaspoons peppercorns green crushed drained
  • teaspoon butter 
  • teaspoons butter 
  • 0.8 cup fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 ounce sole 
  • teaspoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients.
  2. Melt 1 teaspoon of butter with oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat.
  3. While butter melts, sprinkle fish fillets with salt and black pepper.
  4. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge fillets in flour; shake off excess flour.
  5. Increase heat to medium-high; heat 2 minutes or until butter turns golden brown.
  6. Add fillets to pan; saut 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  7. Remove fillets from pan.
  8. Add broth mixture to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 3 minutes).
  9. Remove from heat. Stir in two teaspoons of butter with a whisk.
  10. Serve sauce over fillets.
  11. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories262kcal
Protein36%
Fat41.58%
Carbs22.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
103.5
Glycemic Load
8.66
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.546087233917%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.49mg
Hesperetin
4.41mg
Naringenin
0.42mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:261.55kcal
13.08%
Fat:11.99g
18.45%
Saturated Fat:4.99g
31.18%
Carbohydrates:14.55g
4.85%
Net Carbohydrates:13.97g
5.08%
Sugar:0.94g
1.05%
Cholesterol:92.67mg
30.89%
Sodium:901.72mg
39.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.36g
46.72%
Selenium:52.53µg
75.05%
Phosphorus:459.52mg
45.95%
Vitamin B12:2.11µg
35.08%
Vitamin D:4.76µg
31.75%
Vitamin B3:3.2mg
16%
Vitamin C:11.8mg
14.31%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.6%
Folate:44.32µg
11.08%
Potassium:351.01mg
10.03%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.02%
Vitamin E:1.49mg
9.92%
Magnesium:37.32mg
9.33%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.8%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.04%
Iron:1.2mg
6.69%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.37%
Vitamin K:5.29µg
5.04%
Vitamin A:246.75IU
4.94%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.64%
Calcium:46.39mg
4.64%
Copper:0.08mg
3.97%
Fiber:0.58g
2.31%
Source:My Recipes