Tilapia with Caper’d Sour Cream
January 20, 2026
How to Make Tilapia with Caper’d Sour Cream
We all have those busy weeknights, but look no further if you need a quick dinner recipe. This is a great seafood dish that can be made in less than 15 minutes! Pair with steamed veggies and brown rice for a quick, balanced meal.
6 min prep time
6 min cook time
4servings
1 filet plus 1 Tbsp. sour cream
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Mash the capers with a fork or the back of a spoon. Stir the capers and 1/8 Tsp. salt into the sour cream.
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Coat the skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle one side of each filet evenly with the black pepper and 1/8 Tsp. salt. Cook 3 minutes, then turn and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until the fish is opaque in the center.
- Place the filets on a serving platter, squeeze lemon juice evenly over all, and top each filet with 1 Tbsp. sour cream.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 filet plus 1 Tbsp. sour cream
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Amount per serving
Calories
135
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
4g
5%-
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
82mg
27% -
Sodium
260mg
11% -
Total Carbohydrate
2g
<1%-
Dietary Fiber
0g
0% -
Total Sugars
1g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
23g
Ingredients
capers (drained)
1 tbsp
sour cream (reduced-fat)
1/4 cup
salt (divided use)
1/4 tsp
tilapia (rinsed and patted dry, divided into 4 portions)
1 lbs
black pepper
1/4 tsp
medium lemon (quartered)
1