Lemon Caper Fish Filets

This simple, healthy week night meal can be made with chicken, or turkey instead of fish if desired!  I used Basa, but Tilapia or any flaky white fish would work.  Filets are browned then tossed back in the frying pan in a light sauce of capers and chicken broth - subtly tart with lemon - this dish is flavourful and healthy!  Serve fish alongside rice or potatoes and a side salad or vegetable!

Lemon Caper Fish Filets

Serves 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

2 filets flaky white fish - basa, tilapia, sole etc

2 tbsp flour

pinch salt

2 tsp oil

1 tbsp capers (brine or salt packed rinsed)

1 cup chicken broth

3 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Slice each filet into 3-4 pieces.
2. Place 2 heaping tbsp flour and a pinch of salt on a plate. Dredge each piece of fish in flour and shake off the excess.
3. Heat 2 tsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. I used hot chili oil but any cooking oil is fine. Place fish in frying pan.
4. Cook fish until the side facing up starts to turn opaque around the edges and the side facing down is golden brown. About 4-5 minutes a side.
5. While the fish is cooking, chop 1 tbsp of capers (I used capers in brine, if you have salt packed capers, rinse them first).
6. When fish is cooked through, remove from pan and set aside.
7. Combine 1 cup of chicken stock or broth and 3 tbsp lemon juice. Pour into frying pan and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add capers to pan.
8. Add fish back to the pan and toss to coat with sauce.

Serve over rice or with your favourite vegetable!