tilapia!?!

sexygenius

i have some tilapia fillets in the frig. does any one have a good low calorie recipe?

McFatterton

Easiest way to make tilapia is to season and broil it.....I like mine spicy so I sprinkle a little cumin, cayenne, garlic salt and black pepper and broil for about 5-10 minutes. I'm sure this would be good with lemon pepper too, just depends on your preference. Also, tilapia makes good fish tacos, just season and sautee in a little olive oil, break into pieces and serve in tortillas with cilantro, onion, avocado, etc. Tilapia is so versatile, you can do just about anything with it!

sexygenius

thank you for your suggestion:happy: i decided coat it in wheat germ, bread crumbs,and a canjun spice mix and then broil it, it came out really good!:happy:

pannellkat

Easiest way to make tilapia is to season and broil it.....I like mine spicy so I sprinkle a little cumin, cayenne, garlic salt and black pepper and broil for about 5-10 minutes. I'm sure this would be good with lemon pepper too, just depends on your preference. Also, tilapia makes good fish tacos, just season and sautee in a little olive oil, break into pieces and serve in tortillas with cilantro, onion, avocado, etc. Tilapia is so versatile, you can do just about anything with it!

Totally Ditto. You took all the words out of my mouth. Lemon pepper and some garlic salt and bake or broil is awesome!

McFatterton

thank you for your suggestion:happy: i decided coat it in wheat germ, bread crumbs,and a canjun spice mix and then broil it, it came out really good!:happy:

That does sound good! Glad it worked out for you :happy:

Reeder

I do the lemon and pepper too, and I bake it. I also do Lawry's season salt and bake. I will try some new things with it in the future because I eat alot of Tilapia.

pjam2009

I like to cook extra Tilapia for a late night snack that can be heated in microwave. This helps me to keep the protein up, carbs down and the weight off.

McFatterton

I like to cook extra Tilapia for a late night snack that can be heated in microwave. This helps me to keep the protein up, carbs down and the weight off.

Really? More power to ya! The thought of re-heated fish makes me nauseous! :sick:

willywonka

I like to put a little salsa on top and bake it, it's really good. Lemon pepper is yummy too

MPH2

Season fish with salt and pepper, place inside foil packet. Add juice of lime, some sliced onion, fresh chopped cilantro, and a pat of butter or olive oil. Seal packet put in oven at 350 for about 20 minutes.

This basic technique can be used with any number of ingredients try chopped tomatos, capers or olives.

Oh yeah discard onions before serving, they add flavor to the fish but the fish adds flavor to the onion as well, and really who wants fish flavored onion.

CasperO

Sprinkle with a bit of Old Bay season, sear in a little bit of hot olive oil, about a minute on each side. Delicious, healthy and quick.

Redneckwoman

Thanks I need recipes for tialpia

ittybittybadonkadonk

bbq mango tilapia (from hungry girl cookbook)

two 4.5 oz fillets raw tilapia
1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup diced mango
1/4 cup canned tomato sauce
2 TBSP mango nectar
2 Tbsp ketchup
2 tsp brown sugar ( not packed)
2 tsp cidar vinegar
1 tsp molasses
1/2 tsp garlic powder

In a med. bowl, combine tomatoe sauce, mango nectar, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, molasses, and garlic powder. Mix well and then stir in diced tomatoes and mango .
Place fish and sauce in a container and toss to coat.
Cover and let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 375
Spray a medium oven safe baking dish with nonstick spray. Transfer sauce and fish to the dish .
Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until fish is cooked through
Plate tilapia and top with any excess sauce. ENJOY!!

Makes 2 servings
Per serving(1/2 of receipe) 197 calories, 2.5g fat, 500mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g fiber, 15g sugars, 26.5g protein

tattoodfreek

I like to put a little salsa on top and bake it, it's really good. Lemon pepper is yummy too

I do this too, but what I really like is to use a mango and peach salsa. Makes it sweet and delish, as long as you can afford the fruit sugars! I also like to top it with salsa verde.

Iceprincessk25

I always see the bags of frozen tilapia at the store. Do they taste just as good as the fresh filets? Close enough??

ittybittybadonkadonk

I always see the bags of frozen tilapia at the store. Do they taste just as good as the fresh filets? Close enough??

i buy the frozen ones they do taste good .... this is the only fish that i will eat so that must say something LOL

Iceprincessk25

I always see the bags of frozen tilapia at the store. Do they taste just as good as the fresh filets? Close enough??

i buy the frozen ones they do taste good .... this is the only fish that i will eat so that must say something LOL

Its pretty much the only fish I eat also besides seared ahi.

tattoodfreek

I always see the bags of frozen tilapia at the store. Do they taste just as good as the fresh filets? Close enough??

Most of the time what you're seeing in the grocery store has been frozen at some point anyway, whether it be during trucking or during storage at the store. That said, if you can find TRULY fresh tilapia, I do think there is a difference. I personally am not a fan of any of the fish that has been flash frozen. I think that tastes different as well.

50by50

I am not a seafood person and I love Tilapia. I also bake with small amount of butter and lemon pepper. If you put the left overs in the plastic wrap that is sticky you can microwave it in a heartbeat and have it again for lunch. Don't overheat though or it will get really tough.

tmleymek

I rub the fish with balsamic viegar, black pepper and italian seasoning.
Then saute with a 1/2tsp oilve oil
Serve with a salad of grapefruit, spinach, snap peas, and jicima tossed with a little balsamic and olive oil

Nice and light and you can work it into the Zone ratio easily

BMAJK

awesome recipe ideas everyone!

We really like to slice up lemons, limes and oranges then bake it.

chellebelle315

Best thing, IMHO, to do with tilapia is make Ceviche with it....I hate the texture of it cooked in the oven.....and its simple to make

6-8 oz of tilapia
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1/2 cup diced onion
1 small jalapeno or serrano pepper....to taste (this is optional if you don't want any heat....add as much as you like for as much spice as you like.)
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
juice from 2-3 limes (about 1/4-1/2 cup depending on how much fish you're using....think it doesn't have to cover the fish but coat it thoroughly.
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste.

chop fish into small pieces, combine with veggies, cilantro and lime juice. Cover and refridgerate for at least 3 hours (this is a good make ahead.) stir(or shake in a sealed container) mixture occasionally. Before serving add olive oil, salt and pepper *do not salt until right before serving!!!*

I like this by itself like a salad, or with some dark greens. Its also amazing with water crackers or baked tortilla chips.

Please note: If you've never eaten ceviche, don't freak out, give this a try. The acid in the lime juice actually cooks the fish completely. The texture is exactly the same as if you had perfectly baked or broiled your fish, with out being mushy.

thecheese

To use leftover tilapia I put it in a whole wheat pita and add a tbsp of fat free greek yogurt seasoned with cajun spice or any spice you enjoy. This gives the impression of adding mayo but without the fat and then add let tomato sprouts whatever you like on a sandwich. Delicious!

tasha30

MY FAV!!!

I've never tried using Lemon Pepper, I guess I will implement that soon.

I usually do Garlic Salt and Mrs Dash Table Blend, broil or bake it in a little butter (???)...its great!

cdavis1126

I made fish tacos last night and they were rocking! My hubby never had them before and he loves them now. I bought 3 pieces of Tilapia, seasoned with a lttle mrs. dash herb and garlic, sauteed them in a skillet. while they were cooking, i took about 1/4 cup of salsa and added about 1 tsp Thai red curry paste and let it simmer. when i flipped the fish, i divided the salsa mixture between the three pieces, just on top. I found ortego hard taco shells that you can have two for only 120 calories. I nuked 4 of them for about 30 seconds. In the bottom i put a little lettuce stolen from my salad bowl, then some chopped red onion and two slivers of tomato, then split 4 oz of fish between the two tacos. It was only 248 calories. I also made a salad with 2 tbsp of Bolthouse dressing so my total meal was 338. Gotta love it. Christine

Solandra

I always see the bags of frozen tilapia at the store. Do they taste just as good as the fresh filets? Close enough??

i buy the frozen ones they do taste good .... this is the only fish that i will eat so that must say something LOL

I actually cook them virtually straight from the freezer. I heat my cast iron skillet to 375, while it's heating I take the tilapia, frozen, out of the bag. I rinse off the frost and sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning or garlic and pepper, pull the skillet out of the oven, put the fish in, back into the oven and whammo, 14-17 minutes later, it's perfect.

As a note, in general I don't like fish that isn't Gorton's fish sticks. I love me some tilapia, though, and made it Monday with the roast brussels sprouts recipe from allrecipes.com and baked potatoes.

melissahager

I tried a Weight Watchers recipe a while back that was delicious.

Spread spicy mustard on top of the filet.
In a ziploc make a mixture of whole wheat ritz crackers and melted butter (I used a VERY small amount of butter... it is used to keep the crackers together).
Sprinkle mixture on top and bake in the oven.