Tilapia Ideas Needed!

I do mine "en papillote" which is similar to the grilling in foil idea. I put the fish in parchment paper, or use foil if you don't have parchment. Put the fish down on one side of the parchment, salt and pepper on the top. then add some sliced zucchini and squash (cut in julienne strips) and add about a tablespoon of white wine, a small pat of butter, more salt and pepper, then thin slices of lemon on top. Fold the parchment over and, starting on one side, fold the edges over on themselves so it is a half-circle. If you use foil, make the foil into a tent on the top so it doesn't rest right on the fish. Place the packages on a sheet pan and cook at 375-ish for 14-16 minutes, depending on how thick your fish is cut.

Ooo I just bought some Talapia! I need these ideas as well

I do mine "en papillote" which is similar to the grilling in foil idea. I put the fish in parchment paper, or use foil if you don't have parchment. Put the fish down on one side of the parchment, salt and pepper on the top. then add some sliced zucchini and squash (cut in julienne strips) and add about a tablespoon of white wine, a small pat of butter, more salt and pepper, then thin slices of lemon on top. Fold the parchment over and, starting on one side, fold the edges over on themselves so it is a half-circle. If you use foil, make the foil into a tent on the top so it doesn't rest right on the fish. Place the packages on a sheet pan and cook at 375-ish for 14-16 minutes, depending on how thick your fish is cut.

I have done that as well and used different fishes....you can top it with nearly anything. I recently did Halibut and put red pepper strips, fresh minced garlic, chopped onion, a sprig of thyme a fresh bay leaf, salt and pepper, and a slice of lemon.....YUM YUM

Dredge is whole wheat flour, sautee in pan with non-stick cooking spray. add half cup white wine, juice of one lemon and some capers. yummy!

I just did my quick and easy Tilapia tonight, great for when I get home late and don't want to spend a lot of time prepping. It makes one or two servings.

In a small sauce pan I toss in

diced onion
diced bell pepper
diced celery

from saved left over choppings in our freezer

you can add a little olive oil but I find that there's usually enough water in the frozen vegetables that it's not needed. Once the onions are clear I open up a regular size can(14oz?) of diced tomatoes in pour it on top and stir. I then season with a bay leaf, oregano and basil and some red pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Once it starts boiling I lay my Tilapia on top of the tomatoes, turn down the heat and put the top on the pan. I grab some fresh spinach from the fridge and fill a bowl with it. Once the Tilapia is done, I have a glass lid so I just watch for it to turn white, I lift it out, lay it on top of the spinach and then scoop/pour the tomatoes over the top. The spinach wilts nicely as you stir it into the tomatoes and break up the fish. Sometimes I'll add 1/2 cup of heated brown rice under the spinach if I have some in the freezer.

These sound great! Saving for later.

I cook tilapia one of two ways depending on how I want it:
1. Season with lemon pepper and pan fry using a non-stick pan with Pam or margarine.
2. Season with salt/pepper or lemon pepper, saute onions and green peppers in a pan with a little EVOO or margarine, place fish right on top of onions and peppers and cover with lid. Turn over after 3-5 minutes to cook other side.

Reading all of these recipes makes me want to make fish for dinner tonight. I liked the grilled recipe.

I'm trying this tonight, but using less butter and using zucchini and making this on the side with less cheese http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cheesy_broccoli_potato_mash.html

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Tilapia-with-Balsamic-Butter-Sauce-Thyme-Mashed-Potatoes-and-Sugar-Snap-Peas-236885

Hi,
My family loves tilapia and this is our favorite way to eat it!

1/2 cup of parmesean cheese
1/4 cup of butter
3 tbsp fat free or low fat mayo
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp basil

Mix all of the ingredients together. Broil your tilapia on hi for 4-5 min. Take it out and spoon mixture onto fish. Cook until yellow and bubbley. Usually takes around 2 min. Be careful not to overcook. Of course you can substitute the butter for the healthier kind and adjust your seasonings to your liking. Enjoy!