Ingredients
- 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets, or more to taste
- 1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup white cooking wine, or more as needed
- ¼ cup capers
Why You'll Keep Making This
Tips To Improve This Recipe
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels to prevent it from steaming instead of searing.
- Use a non-stick or well-seasoned pan to avoid the fish sticking and breaking apart.
Step 1
Pat the tilapia fillets dry and cutting each one in half. Sprinkle them generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Then, lightly coat each piece in flour, shaking off any extra.
Step 2
Heat a mix of butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the fish in batches if needed so they don’t crowd the pan. Cook until the edges start to turn white, about 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Transfer the cooked fillets to a plate and keep them warm.
Step 3
Using the same pan, sauté the chopped onion over medium-high heat until it’s soft and translucent, which should take around 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine, lower the heat, and let it simmer until it’s reduced by about half, around 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 4
Pour this flavorful sauce over the fish, sprinkle with capers, and serve right away.
