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Tilapia in Stewed Tomatoes

Tilapia in Stewed Tomatoes

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat until simmering; add tilapia. Spoon tomatoes over tilapia to coat; cover skillet. Simmer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.

By Autumn

Baked and Poached Tilapia

Baked and Poached Tilapia

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the tilapia, lemon juice, coriander, and parsley in a bowl; toss until fillets are evenly coated. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  3. 3 Arrange the fillets in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top each with tomato. Drizzle remaining marinade over the fillets. Cover with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered another 5 minutes.

By natalia

Tamra's Microwave Tilapia

Tamra's Microwave Tilapia

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
4 min
Total
14 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a microwavable baking dish, arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer. Dot with pieces of butter, and minced garlic. Sprinkle over fresh tarragon. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Turn fillets over, recover, and continue to microwave on high for a further 2 minutes. Remove immediately, sprinkle with apple cider vinegar, and serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Broiled Lemon-Pepper Tilapia

Broiled Lemon-Pepper Tilapia

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place fillets on the prepared pan. Stir parsley and lemon-pepper seasoning into the melted butter in a small bowl. Baste fillets with the butter mixture using a turkey baster, using the entire mixture. Sprinkle fillets with bread crumbs.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until the thickest part of the fish flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 9 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove fish from the pan and place it on a platter. Remove the foil very carefully from the pan, taking care not to spill the excess butter sauce, and pour over the fish. Serve immediately.

By JLeigh

Baked Tilapia with Veggies in Foil

Baked Tilapia with Veggies in Foil

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Create aluminum foil packets for each fillet. Place fish into the individual foil packets and place carrots and celery on top of each fillet. Divide vermouth and butter evenly between each pouch. Seal each foil packet and place on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish fillets flake easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

By alounsb2

Tilapia Scampi

Tilapia Scampi

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine the butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave in 10-second increments until the butter is completely melted and the garlic has softened, stirring between each session, about 1 minute total.
  3. 3 Arrange the tilapia in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; pour the butter mixture over the fillets assuring they are all evenly covered. Sprinkle the parsley over the tilapia.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, turning the fillets every 10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 40 minutes total.

By JasnsWif

Spicy Fish Tacos

Spicy Fish Tacos

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. 2 Rinse tilapia and pat dry. Rub all sides with Cajun seasoning. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Cut into bite-sized chunks.
  4. 4 Assemble tacos in tortillas with onion, jalapeno, lettuce, and salsa.

By Rhonda

Old Bay Tilapia with Broccoli

Old Bay Tilapia with Broccoli

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
  2. 2 Place tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish. Cut butter into 6 pieces and place 1 on top of each fillet. Season fillets with seafood seasoning and garlic salt and squirt a little lemon juice over each one. Arrange broccoli around the fillets.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish is flaky and white all the way through and broccoli is blanched but still a little crunchy, about 20 minutes.

By Claire M

Easy Baked Fish with Lemon

Easy Baked Fish with Lemon

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place tilapia pieces into the prepared baking dish. Combine bread crumbs, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Mix in melted butter and sprinkle mixture over fish fillets.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.

By JONILEWIS

Baked Tilapia in Garlic and Olive Oil

Baked Tilapia in Garlic and Olive Oil

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
1475 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub the fish fillets with the crushed garlic, then place them in a shallow, non-reactive dish. Spoon the olive oil over the fish until they are coated. Place the onion on top of the fish. Cover the fish and refrigerate overnight to allow the fish to soak in the marinade.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 If baking the fish, transfer it to a 9x13 inch baking dish along with the olive oil, garlic, and onion. Sprinkle the fish with the cayenne or white pepper. If you are grilling the fish, wrap the fish and oil, garlic, onion, and pepper in aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) for 30 minutes.

By Stephen Carroll

Baked Tilapia Sandwiches

Baked Tilapia Sandwiches

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Brush tilapia lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and then sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Season both sides with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 While fish is cooking, heat remaining olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and capers; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Place fish on rolls and top with onion, tomato, and caper mixture.

By csoltow

Baked Ranch Tilapia Burgers

Baked Ranch Tilapia Burgers

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread olive oil on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Beat egg in a bowl. Mix bread crumbs and ranch dressing mix in a second bowl. Submerge tilapia in the egg, remove, and coat with bread crumb mixture. Place breaded tilapia on the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Assemble fillets on hamburger buns and top with lettuce.

By epoor

Hispanic Tilapia and Rice Bowl

Hispanic Tilapia and Rice Bowl

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pat tilapia filets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 In large skillet, heat oil and add tilapia filets. Cook until fish releases easily with a spatula; flip and cook until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside, tenting loosely with foil to keep warm.
  3. 3 Add beans, corn, water, salsa, cumin, chili powder and contents of rice package to skillet, stir well. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until water has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Place rice in a serving dish and top with fish. Serve immediately.

By Paula Baker

Tilapia Foil Packets

Tilapia Foil Packets

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lay 4 sheets of aluminum foil on a work surface.
  2. 2 Place 1 tilapia fillet in the center of each piece of foil, and top with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle each fillet with dill, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Fold foil over top and roll up edges to create a sealed packet. Place packets on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

By Reg927

Jeannie's Kickin' Fried Fish

Jeannie's Kickin' Fried Fish

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat the egg with milk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, roasted onion flakes, garlic, blackened seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, and sea salt.
  2. 2 Dip a tilapia fillet into the egg mixture, then press gently into the crumb mixture on both sides; set the coated fillet onto a plate. Repeat with remaining fillets; refrigerate the coated fillets for about 15 minutes to help set the crumbs.
  3. 3 Heat the olive oil and butter in a cast-iron frying pan over medium heat. Lay the fillets into the skillet, and pan-fry until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. The fish should be opaque and flaky underneath the coating. Remove and drain fillets on paper towels.

By crabbyjean

Grilled Fish Burgers

Grilled Fish Burgers

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Brush tilapia with lime juice and sprinkle with lemon-pepper.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill, covered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. 4 While fish is grilling, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey in a bowl. Spread over bottom half of buns and top with lettuce and tomato. When fish is finished, place on prepared buns and enjoy!

By Totally Fit Fabulous

Coconut-Crusted Tilapia (Paleo)

Coconut-Crusted Tilapia (Paleo)

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Mix together unsweetened coconut, coconut flour, and salt on a plate.
  3. 3 Brush beaten eggs over each tilapia fillet. Press each fillet into coconut mixture until evenly coated. Gently toss between your hands so any excess coconut can fall away. Place coated fillets onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  4. 4 Fry fillets in hot coconut oil until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

By RACH7H

Broiled Parmesan-Lemon Tilapia

Broiled Parmesan-Lemon Tilapia

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil. Spray the broiler pan's rack with olive oil cooking spray.
  2. 2 Sprinkle tilapia with sazon seasoning and arrange on the prepared broiler rack.
  3. 3 Cook the fillets under the preheated broiler until fish is barely opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Mix the Parmesan cheese, butter-margarine blend, fat-free mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, black pepper, onion powder, and celery salt together in a bowl.
  5. 5 Spread the Parmesan cheese blend over the fish fillets, return to oven, and continue cooking until the topping is golden brown and the fish flakes easily, 3 to 5 more minutes.

By moms2398

Tilapia with Creamy Sauce

Tilapia with Creamy Sauce

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking tray with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place tilapia fillets on the prepared tray and coat them lightly with cooking spray. Spoon melted margarine over each fillet, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with 2 tablespoons dill and lemon pepper.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine remaining 5 tablespoons lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons dill, and cream cheese in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute 10 seconds, then stir to blend.
  5. 5 Place fillets onto serving plates and spoon sauce around them in a decorative fashion.

By SUGAKISES

Tilapia Fillets with Mango Salsa

Tilapia Fillets with Mango Salsa

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mango, marmalade, lime juice, cilantro, and green onion for salsa in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Mix together chili powder, pepper, and salt; sprinkle on both sides of tilapia fillets.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tilapia and cook until opaque in the center and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Serve with salsa.

By cookinmom

Coconut Tilapia with Apricot Dipping Sauce

Coconut Tilapia with Apricot Dipping Sauce

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss together the coconut, flour and Creole seasoning in a bowl. In a separate bowl, toss the tilapia with the cornstarch, and shake off the excess. Pour the egg substitute into a separate bowl, and dip the fillets in the egg. Press fillets in the coconut mixture coating all sides.
  2. 2 Heat canola oil in a frying pan to a temperature of about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry fillets one or two at a time on both sides until golden brown. Remove to drain on a paper towel. Prepare the apricot dipping sauce by stirring together the jam, mustard, and horseradish in a small bowl. Serve the tilapia accompanied by the dipping sauce.

By Diane Horn Talts

Tilapia Ceviche

Tilapia Ceviche

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Chop the raw tilapia into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. Pour in enough lime juice to cover the fish.
  2. 2 Mix the tomato, red onion, and cucumbers into the bowl. Stir in the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Allow the ceviche to marinate, refrigerated, for at least an hour. Taste for seasoning before serving; add salt and pepper if necessary.

By Samantha

Grilled Tilapia with Tomato-Olive Tapenade

Grilled Tilapia with Tomato-Olive Tapenade

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tilapia fillets on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
  3. 3 Bake tilapia in the preheated oven until opaque and easily flaked with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine chopped tomatoes, olives, onion, and capers in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to break down and tapenade flavors are combined, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon tapenade over baked fillets.

By Kat

Honey Soy Tilapia

Honey Soy Tilapia

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and garlic together in a bowl. Place the tilapia fillets in the mixture; allow to marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Remove tilapia from marinade, and discard the marinade. Place fillets into the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle the black pepper over the fish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Jennifer Ball

Crispy Breaded Tilapia

Crispy Breaded Tilapia

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine panko, parsley, and salt on a dinner plate. Mix egg and milk together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Dip fillets into the milk mixture and shake off excess. Lightly dredge in panko mixture.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fillets and cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook until fillets are no longer translucent in the center and they easily flake with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.

By Indy Chef

Air Fryer Tilapia Milanese for Two

Air Fryer Tilapia Milanese for Two

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Pat tilapia fillets dry using a paper towel. Coat both sides of fish with flour.
  3. 3 Whisk egg, lemon juice, and salt together in a shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs and lemon-pepper seasoning in a separate shallow bowl.
  4. 4 Dip flour-coated fish first in egg and then in bread crumb mixture. Press down on the fish so that the bread crumbs stick. Spray both sides of fish with cooking spray.
  5. 5 Place fillets in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes. Flip fish over using a spatula and cook for 3 minutes more. Serve with lemon wedges.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika

Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; stir well. Brush oil mixture evenly over tilapia fillets.
  2. 2 Heat a large nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat; grease with cooking spray. Grill fish until it flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.

By Yanira

Tasty Sesame Tilapia

Tasty Sesame Tilapia

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir the orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a 9x13 inch baking dish until combined. Add the tilapia fillets, turning once to evenly coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 Remove the plastic wrap, and bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 9 to 11 minutes.

By Nancy

Pan-Seared Tilapia

Pan-Seared Tilapia

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Rinse tilapia fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Place flour in a shallow dish. Gently press each fillet into the flour to coat and shake off any excess.
  4. 4 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia fillets in the hot oil, in batches if necessary, until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Brush melted butter onto the tilapia fillets in the last minute before removing from the skillet. Drizzle fillets with lemon juice and garnish with parsley and thyme.

By AppleChef

Crunchy Oven Fried Tilapia

Crunchy Oven Fried Tilapia

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish and set aside.
  3. 3 Beat egg whites in a separate shallow dish until white and frothy. Combine bread crumbs with cornmeal and basil in another shallow dish.
  4. 4 Dip fillets into flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then dip into egg whites, followed by bread crumb mixture.
  5. 5 Lay fillets in the prepared baking dish, tucking under any thin ends or edges for even cooking.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

By MADISONLIBERTY