Tilapia Piccata
Tilapia Piccata is a light and zesty dish featuring pan-seared tilapia fillets served with a bright sauce made from lemon, capers, and butter. It's a popular variation of the classic Italian Veal Piccata, adapted with mild, flaky tilapia for a quicker weeknight meal.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, low-carb meal, with the tilapia providing lean protein and the sauce adding some fat. A typical serving (one fillet with sauce) generally ranges from 250 to 350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Selenium | 60 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin D | 5 mcg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 fillet (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a great example of how a classic Italian preparation is adapted globally with affordable, widely available fish. Nutritionally, tilapia is a good source of selenium and vitamin B12, and the lemon juice in the sauce can help with the absorption of these nutrients.
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