Lemon-Caper Tilapia

Parmesan Asparagus and Potato Toss
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Ingredients

  • 6 (6-oz) tilapia fillets (or use snapper or grouper)
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp light butter with canola oil 
  • ¼ cup capers, well drained
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Cook fish in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until fish flakes with a fork. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
  2. Add butter to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat; stir in capers and lemon juice. Pour sauce over fish.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1½ lb new potatoes, quartered
  • 1½ lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Bring potatoes and salted water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven; cook 10 minutes or until tender, adding asparagus during last 3 minutes of cooking.
  2. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Add oil, salt, pepper, and cheese; toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
250
172
422
Fat (g) 12 8 20
Sat. Fat (g) 3 1 4
Protein (g) 35 5 40
Carb (g) 1 25 26
Fiber (g) 0 4 4
Sodium (mg) 234 373 607

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