This recipe borrows familiar ingredients from the Italian pantry—arugula, tomatoes, capers, and red-pepper flakes—to produce a dish with bold flavors. Sole, flounder, halibut, or cod can be used in place of the tilapia.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed

　　1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　2 bunches arugula (1 pound), tough stems trimmed, washed well and dried

　　3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

　　4 tilapia fillets (1 1/2 pounds)

　　1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes

　　1/2 cup dry white wine

　　2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed

　　2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

　　

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in arugula; cover to keep warm.

　　

Step 2

Place flour in a shallow bowl. Pat dry tilapia with paper towels; season both sides with salt and the red-pepper flakes. Dredge fish in flour, tapping off excess. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook tilapia (working in batches, if necessary) until lightly browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil. (Add more oil between batches, if needed.)

　　

Step 3

Add wine to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in capers; gradually stir in butter until combined. Divide vegetables and fish among plates; top with pan sauce.

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