⏱ 20 min total

Tilapia with Lemon Caper Butter

Name: Tilapia with Lemon Caper Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 oz Tilapia; 2 tbsp, drained Capers; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tbsp Butter; ¼ tsp Black pepper; 1 dash Salt

Per 1 serving · 233 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

277

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
35g
49% of calories
Carbs
3.3g
5% of calories
Fat
15g
46% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Tilapia with Lemon Caper Butter (233 g) has 277 calories, with 35 g of protein, 3.3 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (49% of calories). It is high in protein (70% DV), Vitamin D (37% DV) and niacin (42% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 29%, 42% and 39% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

119cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

13g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.8g

0.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein70%
Vitamin D37%
Niacin42%
Vitamin B623%
Vitamin B12113%
Phosphorus43%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A11%
Vitamin C14%
Riboflavin (B2)11%
Folate (B9)13%
Pantothenic acid18%
Choline14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium29%
Saturated fat42%
Cholesterol39%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min

1
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2
Heat half of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
4
In the same skillet, add the remaining butter, lemon juice, and capers. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce is slightly reduced.
5
Pour the lemon caper butter over the cooked tilapia fillets and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (233 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	99 μg	11%
Vitamin C	12 mg	14%
Vitamin D	5 μg	37%
Vitamin E	1 mg	8%
Vitamin K	9 μg	7%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	6%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin	7 mg	42%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	23%
Folate (B9)	51 μg	13%
Vitamin B12	3 μg	113%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	18%
Choline	78 mg	14%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	32 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	17%
Potassium	562 mg	12%
Magnesium	55 mg	13%
Phosphorus	298 mg	43%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.2 mg	21%
Manganese	0.2 mg	7%
Selenium	72 μg	130%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.1 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	4 g	—
Beta carotene	39 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.1 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0.3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.3 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	4 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	95 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.3 g	—
Total omega 6	0.3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	5 μg	—

Burning 277 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

53min
Walking (3.5 mph)
33min
Cycling (moderate)
23min
Running (6 mph)
39min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Tilapia with Lemon Caper Butter?

One serving of Tilapia with Lemon Caper Butter (1 serving) has 277 calories, which works out to 119 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Tilapia with Lemon Caper Butter high in protein?

Yes. It has 35 g of protein per serving, and 49% of its calories come from protein (13 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Tilapia with Lemon Caper Butter keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.

How much sodium is in Tilapia with Lemon Caper Butter?

668 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Tilapia with Lemon Caper Butter?

0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (233 g)

Calories277

% Daily Value*

Total fat 15g	19%
Saturated fat 8.4g	42%
Trans fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 116mg	39%
Sodium 668mg	29%
Total carbohydrate 3.3g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.8g	3%
Total sugars 0.8g
Protein 35g

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

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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