How to Make Tilapia with Green Tomato Tapenade - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tilapia with Green Tomato Tapenade is a fresh and vibrant dish that bursts with flavor. The combination of tender, flaky tilapia and tangy green tomato tapenade creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.

This recipe is perfect for a light and healthy dinner option, and can be easily prepared in just a few simple steps. The bright and zesty flavors of the green tomato tapenade perfectly complement the delicate taste of the tilapia, making i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ large onion, diced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 2 green tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 pinch dried basil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds tilapia fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 17 mins
  • Total Time: 32 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes, green tomatoes, capers, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tilapia fillets; cook until flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter.
  • Pour lemon juice into the skillet; swirl to pick up browned bits off the bottom of the skillet, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour over fillets.
  • Spoon tomato mixture over fillets before serving.
  • Nutrition

    241 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 468mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 923mg