Tilapia W Citrus Bagna Cauda

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and flavorful Tilapia with Citrus Bagna Cauda, a delectable dish that combines tender pan-seared tilapia fillets with an aromatic, buttery citrus sauce. Infused with the savory richness of anchovies, garlic, and zesty hints of lemon and orange, this Italian-inspired sauce elevates the mild, flaky tilapia into a culinary masterpiece. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice to soak up the luscious sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. This light yet indulgent seafood dish is sure to impress and become a new favorite in your repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 pieces Anchovy fillets (finely chopped)
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the tilapia fillets with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate covered with foil.

Step 4

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely.

Step 5

Stir in the finely chopped anchovy fillets and sliced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

Step 6

Add the lemon zest, orange zest, lemon juice, and orange juice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 8

Place the cooked tilapia fillets onto serving plates and spoon the warm citrus bagna cauda sauce generously over the top.

Step 9

Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	631.8 grams (631.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1385

Total Fat 95.20g	122%
Saturated Fat 38.40g	192%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 392mg	131%
Sodium 5399mg	235%
Total Carbohydrate 9.80g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1.80g	6%
Total Sugars 3.50g
Protein 125.60g	251%

Vitamin D 320IU	1600%
Calcium 182mg	14%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 1944mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.3%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 2.8%