Grilled Tilapia Piccata Recipe

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons capers, drained
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
• 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk lemon peel, lemon juice, oil and garlic until blended; stir in capers and 2 tablespoons basil. Reserve 2 tablespoons mixture for drizzling 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 flakes easily with a fork. Drizzle with reserved lemon mixture; sprinkle with remaining basil.
Yield: 4 servings.