Tilapia with Lemon-Peppercorn Pan Sauce

By Christie

This piquant sauce is perfect over mild-flavored tilapia. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest flavor. Serve with white rice.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons drained brine-packed green peppercorns, lightly crushed
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 (6-ounce) tilapia or sole fillets
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons butter
• Lemon wedges (optional)

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

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