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Tilapia

chellefatfree
chellefatfree Posts: 90 Member
edited October 2024 in Recipes
So I am thinking of having fish for supper tonight...more specifically Tilapia. Any cooking suggestions/ideas? I usually just spice it and broil it but getting kind of bored with that.
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  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    wrap it in bacon and bake it
  • mnishi
    mnishi Posts: 419 Member
    Wrap it in some tin foil with lemon juice (real lemon juice) and some pepper and steam it in the oven for 10-15 min. So yummy and tender.
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    Search the recipe forum for "puffed tilapia". It's incredible! Kinda high in sodium though if that's an issue for you.
  • grapenutSF
    grapenutSF Posts: 648 Member
    papillote is fun. Wrap it in parchment paper and bake. Add lemon juice, a touch of white wine, and veggies : julienned carrots/red pepper/leeks/grape tomatoes/greens & fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary or whatever veggies & herbs you have on hand. Since it's wrapped up, it's getting a lovely steam.
  • lambertj
    lambertj Posts: 675 Member
    I sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, wrap in foil, put on a baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes
  • kensky
    kensky Posts: 472 Member
    I always find myself scrambling it up with egg whites, spinach and some sort of soft cheese (goat! neufchatel!) and a buttload of Mrs. Dash.
  • hollin40
    hollin40 Posts: 120 Member
    I love Tony Cachere's on mine with lemon and garlic...broiled or grilled on the grill. I had tilapia last night!
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    So I am thinking of having fish for supper tonight...more specifically Tilapia. Any cooking suggestions/ideas? I usually just spice it and broil it but getting kind of bored with that.


    Seasoned panko crumbs

    Wash: one egg, 1/4 C canola oil, 1 TB Dijon mustard - whip up..

    Dip the tilapia in the wash, coat with bread crumbs and either do a pan fry or an oven bake..

    OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABY!
  • juliapurpletoes
    juliapurpletoes Posts: 951 Member
    i sautee mine in coconut oil (unrefined and organic), lime juice, cumin. whenit is done I sprinkle some unsweetened shredded coconut and more lime juice.....

    naturally I'll have it with a margarita! Have fun with foods!
  • Carlamere84
    Carlamere84 Posts: 38
    Tilapia is a very bland tasting fish, to me. I'd get fish seasoning, salt, pepper, and/or I've heard on putting mayo on fish....but that may be fattening.
  • rudegyal_b
    rudegyal_b Posts: 593 Member
    i just found this combo for my basa filets...black pepper, lots of dried thyme, and plum sauce! broil the plum sauce at the end, so good!!
  • ScarletFyre
    ScarletFyre Posts: 754 Member
    BUMP
  • christinezappella
    christinezappella Posts: 34 Member
    I'm with en papillotte--but you can do in it in silver foil if you don't have parchment. I put fish in with olve oil, garlic, lemon slices, capes, olives. numnumnumnum
  • kuku4keith
    kuku4keith Posts: 1
    I steam it in a frying pan with water, lemon and dill. Cook until it flakes
  • ShannanRenae
    ShannanRenae Posts: 130
    Baked, with lemon juice, a dab of butter & sum lemon pepper & ur GOOD 15-20 mins~ Delish!
  • Xarou
    Xarou Posts: 8
    Someone posted this in a different tilapia thread, but it is amazing.

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/blackened-tilapia-with-secret-hobo-spices/detail.aspx
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    Tilapia just tastes like chewing on a wad of paper to me. Weird.
  • samanthar83
    samanthar83 Posts: 7
    I steam mine with brown rice (in a rice cooker/steamer) with crushed garlic, rosemary, kosher salt, a touch of soy sauce, chili powder and pepper. It is delicious, no butter needed :)
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    So I am thinking of having fish for supper tonight...more specifically Tilapia. Any cooking suggestions/ideas? I usually just spice it and broil it but getting kind of bored with that.
    I pan cook mine in olive oil, then add garlic, onions and peppers to the fish, then serve the crumbled tilapia mixed with the veggies on top of some brown rice.

    LOVE IT!
  • CarlaAnn15
    CarlaAnn15 Posts: 55 Member
    I'm not a big fish eater but when I do, I use the Panko Crumbs, season with a little salt & pepper and Mrs Dash. I mix one egg with a little water, dip the fish in the egg/water mix then in panko crumbs... Bake at 350 on a foil lined baking sheet sprayed with non stick cooking spray, flipping a few times while cooking.
  • kritik
    kritik Posts: 110 Member
    I mix one packet of splenda w/some dijon mustard. Spread it on top of the fish, top that w/some lemon juice and capers. Wrap it up in foil and bake! It's yummy!
  • Lyndi4
    Lyndi4 Posts: 442 Member
    Ooh, I love this thread! I am not a big fan of fish, but I have heard that tilapia is a good option that has a milder flavor. I tried making it once, and it was terrible. I just seasoned it and baked it, but it was NOT good. We ended up throwing it out and ordering pizza. I'd love some better recipes for it, so I can give it a 2nd try.:smile:
  • harley0269
    harley0269 Posts: 384 Member
    when i get bored with just seasonings & lemon juice, i pull out the shake & bake for chicken & use that on my fish!
    the parmesan crusted is awesome!! & what a change!!
  • cassuccino
    cassuccino Posts: 702 Member
    I fold it in tin-foil and George Foreman the heck out of it. =) Then I usually add some Mrs. Dash and some True Lemon (crystallized lemon because I never have real lemon in my house) and maybe a little Bragg Liquid Aminos. It's pretty good that way and practically no fat. =)

    But the other ways sound delicious too!! I'm going to have to try some of them!! =)

    Lyndi4 - If you do it on the George Foreman grill like I do, it hardly has any fish flavor at all. My sister and Mom hate fish with a passion but actually like it when it's cooked on the GF Grill. You should try it that way. =)
  • Netzie
    Netzie Posts: 107 Member
    Wrap it in some tin foil with lemon juice (real lemon juice) and some pepper and steam it in the oven for 10-15 min. So yummy and tender.

    This sounds great. I like to keep it simple and this is simple and delicious.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    wrap it in bacon and bake it

    OMG, I love you...
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,249 Member
    Definitely taking the bacon idea....and run with it.... Recently a pal just told me to pan-sear it and boy was it good...Little olive-oil...drop it in there on 3min on each side...and after done..squeeze some lemon juice on it,...DELISH!!
  • RL100less
    RL100less Posts: 15 Member
    **************This is It!******************
    Tilapia is the main ingredient for the traditional Peruvian (not imitations) Ceviche...., be careful, a little spicy.

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/ceviche-peruano/detail.aspx
  • MonicaLee1982
    MonicaLee1982 Posts: 33 Member
    Bump
  • Helenatrandom
    Helenatrandom Posts: 1,166 Member
    I put it on a microwave safe dish, squeeze lemon juice, put on a pat of butter, cover with wax paper, and nuke it on high until it is flakey. I put lemon pepper on it at the table.
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