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Pan-Seared White Fish with Tomato-Caper Sauce


  • Author: Caroline Jones
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

Elegant and flavorful pan-seared white fish with tomato-caper sauce—perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion meal.


Ingredients

Scale

2 white fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or halibut)

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

2 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped


Instructions

1. Pat the fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear fish for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.

3. Remove fish and reduce heat to medium.

4. Add garlic, cook briefly, then stir in tomatoes and capers.

5. Cook until tomatoes soften; add lemon juice and parsley.

6. Spoon sauce over fish and serve.

Notes

Use a firm fish like cod or halibut for best texture.

Avoid burning garlic—cook on medium heat.

Serve immediately for best results.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Searing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: pan-seared white fish, tomato caper sauce, healthy fish dinner, Mediterranean seafood recipe