How the heck do you cook tilapia????

Ddmck1
Ddmck1 Posts: 89 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Every time I bake it it falls apart.
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  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    I lay some tinfoil down on a pan, preheat the over to 350 degrees and bake it around 15-17 minutes.
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    whoops, oven*

    but it's very easy and quick to make. mine has never fallen apart..
  • orishp
    orishp Posts: 214 Member
    I grill it, with garlic and lemon, but it falls apart too ;)

    Its delicious, though
  • cmcmommy
    cmcmommy Posts: 197 Member
    I bake it in aluminum foil w/ seasoning salt & pepper. pretty good but does fall in pieces at times .
  • lwagnitz
    lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
    I think it will always fall apart. It's pretty delicate. I just cook mine in a pan stove top with lime juice and a hint of salt.
  • shlobiwan
    shlobiwan Posts: 110 Member
    TACOS BABY!!!!

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/cilantro-lime-tilapia-tacos.html
  • ZeroWoIf
    ZeroWoIf Posts: 588 Member
    Tilapia is not like salmon or other fish that you are accustomed to grill it or so. Grilling a whole tilapia fish is really not a good idea but there are tools out there for grills to cook fish that may assist you if you want to grill it. Never throw it on the grill like that.

    In my culture this fish is made many different way. Deep frying the fish is one way to eat it but we are dieting here so that may not be an option. The most healthiest way to eat it is to season it lightly, stuff it with diced tomatoes, and place it in foil. Make sure you rub it wit ha bit of olive oil and sprinkle a good herb such as parsley on it. Close the foil since we are aiming to steam it instead of bake it. Take out after 30-45 min and it will be delicious.

    The tilapia fillets are disgusting to me cause they have a weird taste for some reason. Eating the whole fish with the method described above is perfect. If you are eating a cheat meal then deep fry the whole thing!
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    bread it with panko and parmesan and stick it in the oven at 350 until cooked through
  • harley0269
    harley0269 Posts: 384 Member
    i leave it frozen, just wash the ice off of it,
    sprinkle some mrs dash on it, & bake in the oven @ 375 for 8-12 min depending on how big the piece is. (mine usually run from 2-4 ounces)
    **when you leave it in too long, thats when it falls apart.
  • nikinyx6
    nikinyx6 Posts: 772 Member
    I always cook it in parchment paper, less likely to fall apart, as long as it's not over cooked

    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=108892
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    That only happens when I overcook mine. Maybe adjust your cooking time?
  • Volleysuzy
    Volleysuzy Posts: 2
    I like to make mines on the grill. Season the Tilapia with kosher salt, peper, fresh garlic, olive oil, little lemon, cilantro. Cover in aluminum foil seal then uncover and its so good! with nice salad and corn on the cob on he side
  • MammaC66
    MammaC66 Posts: 118 Member
    I cook mine frozen. Just wash it and put it on a foil lined cookie sheet then spoon some picante sauce on it and bake for 15 minutes or so in a 350 degree oven. It is good cooked on the stove top with lots of different seasonings, but it does tend to fall to pieces easier cooked that way.
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    Think tilapia's flakey...try grilling crappie.
  • gogojodee
    gogojodee Posts: 1,243 Member
    I think it will always fall apart. It's pretty delicate. I just cook mine in a pan stove top with lime juice and a hint of salt.

    This. haha.
  • actbtk80
    actbtk80 Posts: 4 Member
    I cook it like I do chicken cutlets. Dip in beaten egg, then Italian breadcrumbs and pan fry in small amount of olive oil in nonstick pan. Then I bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Serve with a salad.
  • kiachu
    kiachu Posts: 409 Member
    Its fish so you have to be gentle with it. I actually just finished eating some. threw a filet in some shake and bake and popped in the oven for about 15 minutes. Threw that over a garden salad and I was good to go!
  • Takarameri
    Takarameri Posts: 152 Member
    I usually bake it in the oven but on the rare occasion that I grill it, I use a Grill Basket.
  • savageman69
    savageman69 Posts: 339 Member
    use to pan cook mine...now i throw it on my forman imitation (hamilton beach) grill spice it real well and blackin it with the grill its amazing
  • Birddog6424
    Birddog6424 Posts: 29 Member
    Just throw it on the grill with a little bit of seasoning.

    I don't care if it falls apart. That's what spatulas are for. And I'm just going to chew it up anyway.....
  • Swizzle1986
    Swizzle1986 Posts: 31
    tin foil, salt and pepper, grill for 15 minutes. DELISH!!
  • saamantha
    saamantha Posts: 74
    I make Pizza Tilapia. I lay the tilapia on a tin-foil lined pan, then put 1-2 tbsp of salsa on top of it, add any veggies I want and a tiiiny sprinkle of skim mozza, then bake it at 350F for 15 minutes :) It rarely falls apart and tastes amaaazing.
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    You can steam it with chicken broth. Really good and super healthy.
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    Its suppose to fall apart. Thats how you know its done.
  • ladybarometer
    ladybarometer Posts: 205 Member
    I bake it with pineapple salsa :)
  • heather_huggins
    heather_huggins Posts: 194 Member
    tilapia is a very delicate, flaky fish. it's going to fall apart pretty much how ever you cook it. i usually bake it in a dish w/ lemon pepper seasoning then use a spatula to get it out and it works pretty well. :)
  • Bob314159
    Bob314159 Posts: 1,178 Member
    Fresh tilapia - marinate for one hour in a porcelain coated cast iron pan [for even heat] with fresh squeezed lime juice and a small amount of olive oil. Also add spices and extras [this week I added sliced poblano peppers and crushed garlic cloves] to taste. Fry on stove top at medium for 5-6 minutes each side, turn carefully with large spatula.
  • snookumss
    snookumss Posts: 1,451 Member
    Scrambled :D Like eggs!
  • mmarcy7
    mmarcy7 Posts: 227 Member
    Put some lemon juice and seasonings on it and throw it in the microwave in a covered dish for a few minutes.
  • RainHoward
    RainHoward Posts: 1,599 Member
    Any way you like. Tilapia is one of the most versatile fish out there. It takes flavor very well, de-bones easily and goes with or in pretty much what ever.

    If you are worried about it falling apart you may be over cooking it. If you like your fish well done as I do there are numerous different methods to cook it. If you can find banana leafs those work great for wrapping and steaming fish. Grill baskets are an option. The best is to simply cook the entire fish.

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