Pan Fried Tilapia with Capers And Tartare Sauce
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Ingredients
- 2 whole tilapia, gutted, cleaned and descaled
- 4 tsp. capers
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. low fat mayonnaise
- 0.5 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 gherkin, finely diced
Accompaniment
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Method
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1. Make 3 slits in each side of the tilapia and fill each cavity with 1 tsp capers, season. Finely chop the remaining capers.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the tilapia on a low heat for 10 minutes, covered. Turn the tilapia over and fry for a further 5 minutes, covered or until the flesh is cooked.
3. Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise with the mustard, gherkin and chopped capers and serve with the tilapia.
4. Serve with new potatoes and a green salad
Chef's Tips
Try squeezing lemon juice over the fish before serving for extra flavour. The tartare sauce can be made in advance and stored in the fridge
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