Tilapia - how do you cook it??

[Aurora63]

I felt like trying something new, so I picked up some tilapia. I was going to use some lemon pepper seasoning, as well as onion and maybe a drizzle of olive oil, fold it up ina foil pouch, and broil. Does this sound good, or would you do something different? I've neever even tasted this fish before so I'm really going out on a limb here. Also, is this a bony fish?? Thanks for all your help.

 

[JennyMominRI]

I felt like trying something new, so I picked up some tilapia. I was going to use some lemon pepper seasoning, as well as onion and maybe a drizzle of olive oil, fold it up ina foil pouch, and broil. Does this sound good, or would you do something different? I've neever even tasted this fish before so I'm really going out on a limb here. Also, is this a bony fish?? Thanks for all your help.

If you are adventurous you can use it to make great fish tacos...I serve them with homemade guacamole, a sour cream based sauce and home made salsa(or jarred is fine)

 

[wowsmom]

We season it with Santa Maria Style BBQ Seasoning (which is salt, pepper, garlic and parsley, I think), then dredge it in whole wheat flour, then pan-fry it in olive oil.

 

[ducklite]

I'm not really fond of it, but my DH likes it. He'll grill it with a little olive oil drizzle, or put it in a fry pan with a little olive oil and some onion powder, paprika, and lemon.

Anne

 

[luvindisneyworld]

Yes that sounds good like that .Or we have also fried it before to.

 

[ChrisnSteph]

I usually use lemon pepper or a cajun seasoning, and pan fry in olive oil.

 

[MomNeedsVacay]

but I swear its really good.... mix mayo, grated parmasean, and some breadcrumbs into a "paste" and spread on top of each fillet and bake until flakes easily with fork. Its super simple and really good with tilapia, or cod or catfish

 

[disneymom3]

Op that sounds good. Mom--your recipe sounds good too!

I generally cook it on the George Foreman and then brush on some Parmesan Garlic Lemon butter from SuperTarget so the original idea is pretty similar seasoning to what I do.

 

[Aurora63]

Okay, thanks everyone.

I'm sticking to my original, solely because I have the stuff for it and I refuse to go back out to the store!! Will let you know how it turns out!!

 

[solferino]

If you are adventurous you can use it to make great fish tacos...I serve them with homemade guacamole, a sour cream based sauce and home made salsa(or jarred is fine)

Ditto on the fish tacos- I usually sprinkle with a bit of Mexican seasoning before cooking and also throw in some mandarin oranges in lieu of tomatoes for fixings.

 

[FutureMrsC]

I always saute in garlic/light butter and drizzle some lemon juice on top... mmmmmmmm.... too bad my DH has fish allergies.

 

[jimmalru80]

I put quite a bit of Lite Italian Dressing in a foil bag and line the bottom with lemon slices. I place the tilipia on the slices, top it with additional slices of lemon, close the bag and bake. Fifteen minutes later, carefully open the bag and dinner is served.

 

[CanadianPaco]

but I swear its really good.... mix mayo, grated parmasean, and some breadcrumbs into a "paste" and spread on top of each fillet and bake until flakes easily with fork. Its super simple and really good with tilapia, or cod or catfish

I do this! It is GREAT! Tilapia is a wonderful fish! So mild!

 

[Wishing on a star]

This is one our FAVORITES...

A variation on the dish served at Ruby Tuesdays.

CAJUN BLACKENED TILAPIA - served with confetti rice and steamed brocolli

Season the good side with Tony Chatchers Spice-N-Herb Creole seasoning, garlic, a little salt, and blacken (place seasoned side down on hot skillet with very little oil - once they start to 'blacken' turn the filets, lower heat way down, add a few tsp water to keep from drying out as it cooks thru.)

I start out by sauteing some chopped red and green pepper and onion with oil and plenty of salt and a pinch of garlic for the confetti rice. Pour this in a bowl, and use the remaining oil in the skillet to blacken the tilapia.

If you are serving this with confetti rice, The first thing to do is to start the water boiling for the rice so that it gets done just before your blackened tilapia. Just drain the rice well. I rinse just a little if it is sticky.... and stir in the confetti. it is great!

I make a white sauce out of milk, corn starch, cheese, salt, chives, parsley, and a tiny pinch of garlic. Drizzle this over the blackened fish.

This is delicious! I sometimes serve a few sauted shrimp over the blackened tilapia.

 

[mikron]

I felt like trying something new, so I picked up some tilapia. I was going to use some lemon pepper seasoning, as well as onion and maybe a drizzle of olive oil, fold it up ina foil pouch, and broil. Does this sound good, or would you do something different? I've neever even tasted this fish before so I'm really going out on a limb here. Also, is this a bony fish?? Thanks for all your help.

I love it, I broil add some lemon and have over rice.

 

[LaraK]

I dredge in flour with italian seasoning and saute in olive oil...add lemon to taste.

 

[popeyeohoh]

Tilapia with Citrus Bagna Cauda Recipe courtesy Giada De LaurentiisShow: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Marinades and Sauces

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons
4 anchovy fillets, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
6 (6-ounce) skinless tilapia fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Cook the butter and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan over low to medium heat just until the butter is melted, stirring frequently. Add the anchovies and stir until the anchovies dissolve, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat. Stir in the orange juice, basil, and lemon and orange zests. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt.
The bagna cauda sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before using.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and brush both sides of the fish with remaining 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Working in 2 batches, fry the fish until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to platter. Cover with foil and keep warm in the oven while cooking the second batch of fish. Drizzle the sauce over and around the fish and serve.