Saucy Tilapia with Tomatoes and Capers

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• chopped
• One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons capers
• rinsed and drained
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Four 6-ounce tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
3. Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes, capers, salt, and pepper.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Season the tilapia with salt and pepper.
6. Raise the heat under the sauce to medium and simmer.
7. Nestle the fillets in the sauce, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
8. Using cooking tongs or a fork, turn the fish over and continue cooking, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until a fork goes through the thickest part of the fish with no resistance.
9. Garnish with the basil, if desired.