Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • 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.