Frozen Tilapia...what to do, what to do

Ok i love shellfish, but am not a huge fish fan. I have started trying new foods and Tilapia is on the list of things to try. I have some frozen filets and want to make a healthy dinner with them tonight. What should I do with them?

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Hannah645

Season salt, pepper, and a little garlic. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over top. Coat with panko (or other bread crumbs) and bake at about 375 for 20 minutes.The breading tends to stick so spray the pan with a nonstick cooking spray!

I also had a friend who put spicy cajun seasoning all over her tilapia fillets. I need to ask her what she uses. The great thing about tilapia though is that it's fairly plain. All kinds of seasonings give it good flavor.

I'm the same way as you. I've been a shellfish lover for years and am now venturing into adding more fish to my diet.

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leahhugh

I dust with Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, then pan "fry" using cooking spray.

I did this with some cajun seasoning but I baked it, it was just as good and crunchy!

Nightingale77

I pan-fry them in jerk sauce -- spicy and delicious!

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I actually marinate tilapia in a freezer bag with ff italian dressing & separately marinate red/yellow peppers in ff italian & crushed red pepper flakes (can marinate with the fish as well, but it's too hot for my young boys as they eat the fish). Place the tilapia on top the peppers in a baking pan & put in the oven. I flip my fish over halfway through (usually about 10 minutes or so). When finished, I sprinkle cilantro & parmesan cheese on top. My 2 young boys love the fish so this is a regular meal in our house.

iowatransplant

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judykat7

A little bit of picante and a bit of cheese makes it deelish. Also can dust with taco seasoning. The great thing about mild fish is that it will readily take on whatever flavor you put with it.

kali31337

I dust with Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, then pan "fry" using cooking spray.

I pretty much do the same thing but use Lemon Pepper Seasoning and a little bit of Parsley & Lime Juice when it's halfway done cooking (when I flip it)

starcatcher1975

Love tilapia so I'm going to try some of these. I usually just buy the frozen breaded kind already which I really like but some of these ideas sound delicious

tmpayton

not a fish fan so some of these might eating it better....

aross001

Here's a quick, easy idea for you all: Drop a spoonful of pesto on each fillet and bake. Yum!

that sounds GREAT. I have some tilapia in the fridge that's going to get the pesto treatment tonight...

I also like to bake it with chopped fresh ginger, green onions, and a touch of honey

jennaworksout

wrap in bacon and pan fry ..yum

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JanaCanada

Racheal Ray Tilapia

Ingredients
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound total)
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees . In a shallow dish, combine the cheese with the paprika and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the fish with olive oil and dredge in the cheese mixture. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake until the fish is opaque in the thickest part, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve the fish with the lemon wedges.

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Spicy Tilapia

Ingredients
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 4 tilapia filets, thawed
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized bowl combine olive oil, garlic and seasonings.
3. Dip each filet into the seasoning and place it on the baking sheet.
4. Pour any remaining seasoning over the filets on the sheet and place the baking sheet in the oven.
5. Bake for 10 -12 minutes until fish flakes easily.

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Blackened Grilled Tilapia

ingredients
• 4-6 Tilapia
• 2 Tbls. Paprika
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp lemon pepper
• 1.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 tsp ground red pepper
• 1.5 tsp dried, crushed basil
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions:
Heat grill on high 5 minutes. Mix all seasonings in a bowl. Dip fillets in melted butter and coat with seasonings. Place fillets on mesh grill sheet and cook 2 minutes on each side.

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LO CAL DIJON CRUSTED TILAPIA

Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon horseradish
• 4 tilapia fillets (5 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted
Directions
• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon cheese, lemon juice, mustard and horseradish. Place fillets on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over fillets.
• In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, butter and remaining cheese; sprinkle over fillets.
• Bake at 425° for 13-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Yield: 4 servings.

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Crunchy Oven Fried Tilapia

Ingredients
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 2 egg whites
• 1 pound tilapia fillets
• 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees Celsius).
2. Sift or stir flour, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish, and set aside. In a bowl, beat egg whites until white and frothy. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs with cornmeal and basil.
3. To bread the fillets, dip first into flour, shaking off any excess, then into egg whites, then into bread crumb mixture.
4. Spray a shallow baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Lay fillets flat in the dish, tucking under any thinner ends or edges for more even cooking. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a folk.

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Tilapia with Caper Sauce

Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and 2 tablespoons sauce)

Ingredients
• 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons drained brine-packed green peppercorns, lightly crushed
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 (6-ounce) tilapia or sole fillets
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons butter
• Lemon wedges (optional)

Preparation:
Combine first 3 ingredients.
Melt 1 teaspoon of butter with oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat.
While butter melts, sprinkle fish fillets with salt and black pepper. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge fillets in flour; shake off excess flour.
Increase heat to medium-high; heat 2 minutes or until butter turns golden brown. Add fillets to pan; sauté 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove fillets from pan. Add broth mixture to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in two teaspoons of butter with a whisk. Serve sauce over fillets. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

clarkeje1

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momof2_0710

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lilpix99

Some great ideas!! Gonna have to give some a try. I've only tried with a parm. crust and it was yummy!!

Karmachka

sorry to disappoint some people, but tilapia is actually not good for your health! a quick search on google will prove it to you. You should eat any other type of fish Except tilapia.

treineck

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MD_girl

My go-to is to make tilapia ceviche...onion, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, lime, salt & pepper..delish!

mdusha

I make a mix of chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and spread GENEROUSLY over a filet...then put it in a pan with a bit of hot olive oil...YUM! My 20 year old son who "doesn't eat fish" loves this!

BeachGingerOnTheRocks

We make a puttanesca for tilapia.

heat in a large skillet 2 tablespoons olive oil, add 6 cloves minced garlic, a pint of grape tomatoes (Santa Sweets), 12 black olives, 2 tablespoons capers, a dash of olive juice (maybe a half teaspoon) and cook until the tomatoes start to pop. Then put 4 tilapia filets on top of the mix and put the lid on. The fish will steam in the sauce in about 10 or 15 minutes, and it's delicious. Either eat as is or over pasta.

wolfwalker67

I sprinkle mine with Lemmon & Herb spice and grill on my George Forman grill. also works for salmon.

Lotusstarr

Hmmm... Not one recipe like how I've been doing it... Amazing... I'm also a new fish person, I wouldn't eat it when I was a kid so I'm learning

It's super easy I throw the frozen filet's in a bag over night with a couple tablespoons of local honey, and some lime juice... occasionally I'll add a bit of white wine.... the next night I'll lightly flour it maybe add some black pepper and garlic powder.. gently pan fry it for about 3 mins on either side ..super yum!

PS I'm a serial new food person, I just can't stand eating the same old thing all the time...I so far think Tilapia is my favorite of all I've tried, I'm pretty sure I only like raw Salmon, Mahi is pretty good but need some new recipes, wasn't a fan of Trout or Grouper.... Unfortunately I'm in the Mountains so it makes it hard to get a good selection..

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