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Raspberry Tilapia

Raspberry Tilapia

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 11x7 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, raspberry vinegar, honey, mustard and dill weed.
  3. 3 Arrange the tilapia filets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour mixture over the fish filets, coating the filets evenly.
  4. 4 Bake in a preheated oven, uncovered for 20 minutes or until fish is flaky with a fork.

By Darlene

Fish Sinigang (Tilapia) - Filipino Sour Broth Dish

Fish Sinigang (Tilapia) - Filipino Sour Broth Dish

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium pot, combine the tilapia, bok choy, tomatoes and radish. Stir together the tamarind paste and water; pour into the pot. Toss in the chili peppers if using. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes, or just until the fish is cooked through. Even frozen fish will cook in less than 10 minutes. Do not over cook or else the fish will fall apart. Ladle into bowls to serve.

By Meli D

Macadamia Nut Crusted Tilapia

Macadamia Nut Crusted Tilapia

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat your oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Combine macadamia nuts, soy sauce, garlic, hot sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and black pepper in a food processor; blend until the mixture is the consistency of paste.
  3. 3 Spoon a thick layer of the macadamia mixture on top of each tilapia fillet. Place the fish macadamia mixture-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Under the broiler, cook fish until the macadamia crust is golden brown and the tilapia flakes easily, about 15 minutes.

By Chrissy Mc

Orange Tilapia

Orange Tilapia

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1 1/2 cups orange juice into a resealable plastic bag. Add tilapia fillets, coat with the juice, squeeze bag to remove excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 3 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Whisk butter, panko bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons orange juice, garlic, and basil together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Remove tilapia from the orange juice and shake to remove excess liquid; arrange fillets in a 13x9-inch baking dish. Discard marinade.
  5. 5 Pour 1/2 cup orange juice over the tilapia fillets. Spread butter mixture over the top of the filets to cover each completely.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven until the liquid is bubbling and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.

By SuperN

Mediterranean Tilapia

Mediterranean Tilapia

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tilapia fillets in a baking dish; drizzle with oil and lemon juice.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes; don't overcook.
  4. 4 While the fish is cooking, mix sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and capers together.
  5. 5 Serve tilapia with sun-dried tomato mixture over top.

By FLAPJACK18

Broiled Honey-Soy Tilapia Fillets

Broiled Honey-Soy Tilapia Fillets

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and garlic together in a small bowl. Place each tilapia fillet in a separate resealable zip-top bag.
  2. 2 Pour 1/2 of the marinade into each bag. Seal bags and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  4. 4 Remove fillets from the marinade, shake off excess, and place on a broiling pan with a drip pan or baking sheet underneath. Discard the remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Broil in the preheated oven for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip fillets and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By shan528

Breaded Parmesan Tilapia

Breaded Parmesan Tilapia

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place butter and garlic into an 8x8-inch microwave-safe baking pan and microwave until butter is melted, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Place flour in a bowl. Beat eggs together in another bowl. Mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a third bowl.
  4. 4 Dip fillets in flour until lightly coated, then into beaten eggs, then into bread crumb mixture. Lay in the baking dish with the garlic-butter mixture.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until fish is golden and easily flakes with a fork, about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.

By Kevin Leebrick

Garlic Alfredo Tilapia

Garlic Alfredo Tilapia

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Brush the tilapia fillets with oil on both sides, season with Creole seasoning to taste, then place into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the flesh is no longer translucent, and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic has softened and the aroma has mellowed, about 2 minutes. Stir in the Alfredo sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, and keep warm until the fish is ready. Pour the sauce over the fish to serve. Sprinkle with additional Creole seasoning if desired.

By youngwoman

Tilapia de Jonghe

Tilapia de Jonghe

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add Dijon mustard and garlic; whisk well.
  3. 3 Spray a baking dish with cooking spray; add tilapia. Brush fillet with most of the butter mixture. Top with crumbled crackers. Brush more sauce on top. Pour the dregs of the sauce over the fish if desired.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 25 minutes.

By LaDeeVah

Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Lemon Garlic Tilapia

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. 2 Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. 3 Place fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.

By Eireann

Garlic and Tomato Tilapia

Garlic and Tomato Tilapia

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mash together the garlic and tomato. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Place the fish fillets in a shallow baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake fish for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until about halfway done. Remove from the oven, and pour the tomato sauce over it. Return to the oven, and cook for 10 more minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

By ZOYA13

Grilled Herbed Tilapia in Foil Packets

Grilled Herbed Tilapia in Foil Packets

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Tear off 2 large squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place each fillet on top of a foil square; season with dill, salt, and pepper. Place chives, then butter on top of fillets. Fold up foil into loose packets, leaving room inside for steam to circulate.
  3. 3 Cook fillets on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

By PRINCESSKAROLY

Tilapia Parchment Packets

Tilapia Parchment Packets

Prep
35 min
Cook
20 min
Total
295 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix butter and basil together until evenly combined. Spoon onto a piece of parchment paper and roll up tightly into a log. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Mix potatoes, squash, and onion together.
  4. 4 Cut each parchment paper sheet into a 15-inch square. Fold in half and trim edges to make a semi-circle. Unfold and place a handful of mixed vegetables on one half of each circle.
  5. 5 Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over each tilapia fillet; season with salt and pepper. Position fillets over the vegetables and season with more salt and pepper. Place a couple slices of pesto butter and 1 tablespoon white wine over each fillet.
  6. 6 Fold empty half of parchment paper over the tilapia and vegetables, like a quesadilla. Twist the edges of the semi-circle to seal. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Open parchment paper carefully and serve.

By Act Like a Lady Eat Like a Man

Shepherd's Family Favorite Broiled Tilapia

Shepherd's Family Favorite Broiled Tilapia

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Combine butter, soy sauce, wine, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter has melted and sauce is hot, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, cut tilapia fillets in half lengthwise and arrange in a single layer in a baking pan. Pour warm sauce over top and sprinkle with paprika and tarragon.
  4. 4 Broil in the preheated oven until fish is crusty on the edges and flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

By texascockatooscom

Breaded Garlic-Herb Tilapia

Breaded Garlic-Herb Tilapia

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Pat fish fillets dry.
  2. 2 Mix bread crumbs, seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a zip-top bag. Seal the bag and toss ingredients together in the sealed bag until thoroughly mixed.
  3. 3 Mix milk and egg together in a bowl. Place fillets, 1 at a time, into egg mixture, shaking off excess. Place into the zip-top bag, seal, and shake to coat evenly. Transfer fillets to the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until easily flaked with a fork, about 15 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and continue to cook for until edges are crisp, about 5 minutes more.

By Lehart75

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Whisk Parmesan cheese, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
  3. 3 Coat tilapia fillets with olive oil and press into the Parmesan cheese mixture. Arrange coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

By France Cevallos

Sweet Potato Seafood Chowder

Sweet Potato Seafood Chowder

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, peppers, garlic, herbes de Provence, and cayenne pepper. Saute until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potato and corn; saute for 2 minutes more.
  2. 2 Pour in chicken broth and milk, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Partially blend chowder using an immersion blender. Add scallops and tilapia and continue cooking on low until seafood has cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

By Diana71

Baked Cajun Tilapia

Baked Cajun Tilapia

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine mayonnaise, cumin, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Place tilapia in an ungreased glass baking dish. Spread mayonnaise mixture on top and sprinkle with crushed crackers.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until fillets flake easily when tested with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

By jamielee89

Vegetable Steamed Tilapia

Vegetable Steamed Tilapia

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and oil lightly with olive oil.
  2. 2 Arrange tilapia fillets onto prepared baking sheet. Place celery, carrots, bell pepper, and red onion on top of fillets. Season with Greek seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Lay a sheet of aluminum foil over the top and fold edges together to seal the packet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

By Kent

Healthier Broiled Tilapia Parmesan

Healthier Broiled Tilapia Parmesan

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease a broiler pan or line pan with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Combine Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, butter, and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with basil, black pepper, onion powder, and celery salt. Mix well; set aside. Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Broil for 4 to 6 minutes, flipping fillets halfway. Remove fillets from oven; coat top side with Parmesan mixture. Continue broiling until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes more.

By MakeItHealthy

Broiled Tilapia Parmesan

Broiled Tilapia Parmesan

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Mix Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, pepper, onion powder, and celery salt together in a bowl until well combined.
  3. 3 Arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Broil in the preheated oven for 4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from the oven and spread Parmesan mixture over fillets. Return to the oven and broil until topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 more minutes; be careful not to overcook.

By Phoebe

Potato-Crusted Tilapia

Potato-Crusted Tilapia

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine shredded potatoes, shallot, honey mustard, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Spread each portion of fish with 1 teaspoons mayonnaise and top with 1/4 the potato mixture, pressing onto the fish.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place fish in the skillet, potato-side down and cook until crispy and browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn fish over gently, reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until fish flakes easily using a fork, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Serve fish with lemon wedges.

By bex89

Easy Chili and Lime Fish Street Tacos

Easy Chili and Lime Fish Street Tacos

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Rub tilapia fillets with 2 tablespoons lime juice and season with salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Brush both sides of each fillet with olive oil.
  3. 3 Grill tilapia on preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes on each side.
  4. 4 Heat tortillas on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds. Turn and heat for another 5 to 10 seconds. Fill the heated tortillas with flaked tilapia. Top with tomatillo salsa, avocado, and sour cream. Sprinkle with cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice.

By Fioa

Crispy Tilapia Tacos

Crispy Tilapia Tacos

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cabbage, carrot, apple, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice for slaw in a bowl. Combine mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, ketchup, and salt for sauce in a separate bowl.
  2. 2 Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place beaten egg in a second bowl. Combine panko, cumin, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
  4. 4 While oil is heating, clean and dry tilapia and cut into 2-inch pieces. Dredge in flour, then egg, then panko mixture.
  5. 5 Lower fish carefully into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  6. 6 Fill tortillas with fish. Top with slaw, mayonnaise sauce, and radishes. Serve with lime wedges.

By Erin Schwane

Spicy Tilapia and Feta Cakes

Spicy Tilapia and Feta Cakes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add tilapia fillets, salt, and pepper and cook until easily flaked with a fork, about 2 minutes on each side. Turn off the heat and shred the fish with 2 forks. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. 2 Toss the fish with bread crumbs, green onions, egg, lemon juice, feta cheese, garlic powder, dill, and hot sauce.
  3. 3 Form patties with your hand and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. 4 Set a skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining oil. Cook patties in the hot oil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

By Raquel Teixeira

Panko-Crusted Tilapia

Panko-Crusted Tilapia

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put flour and eggs into 2 separate dishes. Combine bread crumbs, cilantro, lime zest, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a third dish.
  2. 2 Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Put 1 fillet in flour, coat both sides, and gently shake off excess. Dip into eggs, turning once, then dredge in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Repeat with remaining fillets.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place fillets in the skillet and cook until crust is golden and fish is easy to lift with a spatula, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until fish flakes easily with a fork, another 3 to 4 minutes.

By EAMJM

Florida Sunset Blackened Tilapia

Florida Sunset Blackened Tilapia

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix paprika, mango garlic seasoning, cayenne pepper, dried basil, dried thyme, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Brush a light coating of olive oil on both sides of fillets. Dredge fillets in seasoning mixture.
  3. 3 Heat remaining olive oil in an electric skillet to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Cook fillets until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes per side.

By Micah Dickinson

Summertime Tilapia

Summertime Tilapia

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add shallots, garlic, oregano, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, tequila, salt, and black pepper to a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag; shake to combine. Add tilapia, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, flipping every 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Remove tilapia from marinade; shake off excess. Place tilapia on the prepared baking sheet. Discard remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.

By CreativeCook

Tilapia Burger Patties

Tilapia Burger Patties

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tilapia in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery, green onion white parts, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until vegetables start to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add green onion green parts and parsley; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Cool, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine vegetable mixture and tilapia. Season with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; mix with your hands until well combined. Add bread crumbs and egg; mix until thoroughly combined. Shape into 12 burger-sized patties.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil on a griddle over medium to medium-high heat. Cook patties, in batches as needed, until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

By Allsmiles

Filipino Fish Escabeche

Filipino Fish Escabeche

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pat fish dry with a paper towel. Cut 2 to 3 slits on either side of fish; sprinkle salt on top. Fry in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add red bell pepper and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix water, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl; pour into onion mixture in the skillet. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch. Boil, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over fish.

By lola