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Tilapia with Miso and Scallions
By á-25087
Miso, mirin, rice vinegar and garlic create a flavorful Japanese-inspired marinade for mild tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons white miso (see Kitchen Notes)
- 3 tablespoons mirin (see Kitchen Notes)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (see Kitchen Notes)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 6-ounce tilapia fillets (or other firm-fleshed white fish—see Kitchen Notes)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- Japanese chili pepper (nanami togarashi—see Kitchen Notes)
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 scallions
Cast Iron Tilapia
By Randy
great flavor...it will make a fish lover out of anyone!!!
- 4 Tilapia fillets
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp of dried parsley
- Old Bay seasoning
- 1/8 tsp curry powder
- olive oil
- butter
- white wine, vinegar, or beer
Mrs. Dash Tilapia
By á-1820
Use Mrs. Dash on your next baked tilapia dish!
- * 1 4-oz. frozen tilapia filet, thawed
- * lemon juice (sprinkled on filet)
- * generous sprinkling of Mrs. Dash grilling blend
Red Lobster Rock Island Tilapia
By dlroos
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 8 oz. crab meat
- 2 c. cheese and garlic croutons, crushed
- 10 oz. prepared Alfredo sauce
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. salt-free all-purpose seasoning
- 6 - 5 to 6 oz. tilapia fillets, skin removed
- 3 tbsp. melted butter
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 6 oz. lobster meat, chopped
- 1 can seafood bisque or cream of shrimp soup
- Seafood seasoning, to taste
Baked Tilapia with a Kick
By Gggoody
Brush fish with olive oil
- 4 (6 ounce) fresh Tilapia
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
Herb & Parmigiano Crusted Tilapia with Quick Tomato Sauce
By DenaK
This recipe for Herb & Parmigiano Crusted Tilapia with Quick Tomato Sauce can be an easy weeknight dinner but is fa...
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced, about 1 tablespoon
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- Pinch granulated sugar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated
- 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, chives, or oregano, chopped
- Four (6 ounce) skinless tilapia fillets
- 1 large egg
Tilapia with Peppers and Olives
By á-28050
1.Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Tuscan Tilapia Fillets
By á-2710
Enjoy a light lunch or dinner with this tuscan tilapia filet recipe
- 2 pounds (5- 7 ounce) fresh tilapia fillets, patted dry
- 1/2 cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons mild olive oil
- 1/2 cup Italian dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Trebbiano
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 3 tablespoons peeled, chopped fresh tomato
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 tablespoon dried
- Salt and pepper
Chinese Tilapia
By asosne
Per Serving of 1 filet: 120 calories 23 g protein
- 2 green onion stems
- 1 head baby bok choy
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 4 oz each)
Blackened Tilapia with Secret Hobo Spices
By acarter
1.In a small bowl or jar with a lid, make the spice blend
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 pound tilapia fillets
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 4 slices white bread
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Tilapia Smothered in Tomato Sauce
By HomeMadeZagat, ThisBagoGirl
A quick recipe for Tilapia, lightly fried then baked in a sauce infused with tomato, garlic and bell peppers
- 2 large pieces of Tilapia (to feed 4)
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp old bay seasoning
- 2 tsp Blk pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- Pepper Sauce
- 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp corn starch
- 1/2 garlic powder
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 3 tbs ketchup
Foil Packet Tilapia Crockpot
By á-1231
Mix all ingredients (except for the fish) in a bowl Lay out a piece of foil Rub sauce mixture on both sides of fi...
- 3 or 4 filets of Tilapia (or other favorite white fish)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- juice of 2 lemons
- 4 chopped garlic cloves
- pinch each of salt and black pepper
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