Tilapia Recipes

Tilapia Recipes

Tilapia is one of the least expensive seafood options you can purchase. The practice of farm raising Tilapia has made the availability of this fish more widely available. In addition and like most seafood, Tilapia has a very high amount of essential vitamins and minerals. Someone who may not prefer seafood but want to try eating more fish should consider one of the many Tilapia Recipes available online. 

 

Tilapia is very absorbent to a variety of different flavours. Thankfully it does not give off the most pungent of odours typical of fish. The slightest amount of scent can be easily diverted with the right combination of spice additions. Some of the most popular ways to cook Tilapia include coating the fish with a mixture of spices and pepper before pan-searing it in very hot oil. Tilapia holds together fairly well in a hot skillet. Even though the fish holds together well when pan-searing, you will want to ensure it stays as completely together as possible and only flip the fish once if you absolutely must. You can also wrap a Tilapia fillet in an aluminum foil envelope of spices and citrus juice before baking it in the oven or slowly cooking it on your grill.
 

 

When you are reviewing Tilapia Recipes online, you will see that so much can be done with this fish. Plus it really could be cooked many different ways. Tilapia is highly flavourful and delicious with drops of lemon, lime and even orange juice.

 

Look for Recipes on a particular dish using Tilapia that you might be familiar with if Tilapia was not used. This is a good introduction to this wonderful seafood. For instance, if you enjoy tacos then look for a taco recipe where Tilapia is used as the feature ingredient. You may be surprised with the results! 

 

 

Lemon Garlic Tilapia

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.

Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.

Bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.

 

Pan Fried Tilapia

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

In a food processor, combine panko bread crumbs and seasonings; pulse several times, or until bread crumbs are fine. Combine mustard and mayonnaise; coat tilapia fillets with the mixture then coat with bread crumbs.

Fry the coated tilapia fillet in a single layer, turning carefully after about 3 to 4 minutes. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes longer, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
Serves 4 to 6.