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.