Tilapia
Recipes
Fresh high quality
Tilapia
is available year-round as it is widely farmed.Tilapia farming and
consumption are rapidly increasing in the US. Tilapia is now the fifth
most popular seafood consumed in the United States.
The meat is typically
white, although it may vary some. The firm, flaky
texture of tilapia has a sweet mild flavor. This fish is a great choice
for a low carb diet or any healthy meal. Tilapia contains 93 calories
in a 3-1/2 oz. portion and 1.1 grams of fat. It is an excellent
substitute
in any white fish recipe and has a high moisture content and a good
body shape for grilling.
Helpful information on
how to select fresh fish and what to look for when buying Tilapia is available
here.
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Pan seared Tilapia with Chile Lime
Butter (Serves
6)
Ingredients
For Chile lime butter
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted
butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh Thai or Serrano Chile
1/2 teaspoon salt
For The fish
6 (5 to 6oz) pieces skinless
tilapia fillet
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Cooking Directions
To make Chile lime butter:
Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, Chile, and salt in a
bowl.
To Prepare the fish:
Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately
high heat until just smoking,
Then sauté 3 pieces of fish, turning over once with a
spatula, until golden brown and are just cooked through, 4 to 5
minutes, and transfer to a plate.
Sauté remaining fish in the same manner
Serving the meal
Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of Chile lime butter.
Tilapia with Garlic Butter
(Serves 2)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
dash pepper
dash salt
pinch dried dill weed or parsley
dash paprika
4 tilapia fillets
Directions
In saucepan, combine butter,
garlic, pepper, salt, dill weed, and paprika. Heat over low heat until
butter is melted and starts simmering. Remove from heat. Brush a little
of the butter mixture in the bottom of a shallow baking dish, line
baking dish with foil, if desired, then place tilapia fillets on the
buttered area. Brush top of each tilapia fillet with the seasoned
butter mixture. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes, until
the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Tilapia In Beer
Batter
4-6 Tilapia fillets
Juice of ½ lemon
2 Tbls. chopped parsley
2 Tbls. cooking oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
Oil for deep frying
Beer Batter
2 large egg yolks
½ cup beer
½ cup flour
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp baking powder
Directions
Cut fillets into 2" pieces.
Put in a bowl with lemon juice, parsley, 2
Tbls. cooking oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil for deep
frying. Dip pieces of fish individually into batter, and then into hot
oil. Cook, turning and submerging pieces in the oil until golden brown
all over. Drain on paper towels. Makes 4 servings.
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