Tilapia, How Do You Fix?

[MN Rose]

I usually melt about a half stick of butter and mix wth 2-3 tsp fresh finely chopped garlic and some parsley. Season tilapia with pescado fresco (buy it from mexgrocer) and brush butter mix on. Broil 3-4 minutes per side; flip once. Eat. Mmmmmm. Reminds me of garlic fish in Mexico.

[biznkitty]

Originally Posted by Skiptown

Whats your favorite way to fix Tilapia. We are going to BBQ some tonite but are looking for other great ways to fix it. Don't know why it took so long for us to discover this fine tasting fish. We buy the flash frozen fillets from Costco.
JESUS Where are you?

We love it. It's easy to find fresh in Tampa and it's inexpensive compared to snapper or grouper. I usually season it with Old Bay seasoning, then put it in a hot skillet with a little olive oil. Cook lightly - a minute or so on each side. Then pour in about two or three ounces of orange juice sprinkle with chopped jalapeno pepper. Cover and let it simmer about a minute more. Tasty!!

[TAPPY]

Originally Posted by biznkitty

We love it. It's easy to find fresh in Tampa and it's inexpensive compared to snapper or grouper. I usually season it with Old Bay seasoning, then put it in a hot skillet with a little olive oil. Cook lightly - a minute or so on each side. Then pour in about two or three ounces of orange juice sprinkle with chopped jalapeno pepper. Cover and let it simmer about a minute more. Tasty!!

I found some nice filets at the Seafood market this morning and I think I will try your recipe. (Except I will use Tonys instead of Old Bay).

[biznkitty]

Originally Posted by TAPPY

I found some nice filets at the Seafood market this morning and I think I will try your recipe. (Except I will use Tonys instead of Old Bay).

Don't know Tonys...I have to watch the Old Bay or it gets to be a little much. Hope you enjoy!

[Lakenut]

We learned this in Mexico (but Grouper was used) but at home we use Tilapia..
first marinate you fish in lime & lemon...salt & pepper
on grill:
put down some foil slicesome lime wheels..lay fish on top of wheels. cook about 3-5 minutes on each side....
while the fish is cooking on the grill ...melt real butter & garlic together....
serve...by putting your cooked lime wheels on plate, then fish & top with butter/garlic sauce...mmmmmmmmm good.

[JoanieBlon]

Originally Posted by biznkitty

Don't know Tonys...I have to watch the Old Bay or it gets to be a little much. Hope you enjoy!

You can get Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning in almost every supermarket in Tampa. Quite often you'll find it displayed near the seafood section. Mike and I make our own based on Emeril's recipe ~ basically the same. We reduce the salt a bit.

By the way ~ HOLA ~ from fellow Tampans.

[mrsy]

Our favorite reicipe for Tilapia.........tastes better than any we have ever had in any restaurant............

Sprinkle some bread crumbs on a plate
Sprinkle "Blackened Redfish Seasoning" on the bread crumbs
Sprinkle "Slap Ya Mama" seasoning on this
Mix-up so all is blended
Place filet on bread crumbs and coat on both sides
Pour just a wee bit of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in non-stick fry pan......heat
Cook filet 3 min. on each side (if thick) or 2 min. (if thin)

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS SO GOOD!!
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[Skiptown]

Last nite we cut some up in chunks and dipped them in a tempura beer batter and deep fried them in peanut oil for fish and chips. Very good food! This fish lends itself to many ways to cook it.

[STOGEY]

I fix tilapia with lots of masking tape.

[Nan]

Duct tape for me.

[Skiptown]

Originally Posted by StephenB

Excellent choice! I make my own. Here's a recipe that works for shrimp and fish.

Stephen B's Coconut crusted fish or shrimp.

Talipia or any light white fish
1/2 cup cornstarch
dash salt
dash (1/4 tsp) fresh ground white pepper
dash cayenne pepper
4 egg whites
about 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut

Pat fish dry. Combine dry ingredients in bowl. In seperate bowl add coconut.
whisk egg whites til foamy in a separate bowl.

dip first in corstarch, then egg white, then in coconut.

Fry in Canola or peanut oil until golden brown

Simple but yummy!! Great with a peanut sauce!

We tried this last nite and it was awesome!! Would be a great meal to fix for guests as it presents itself to look quite elegant. The combo of the fish, coconut and peanut sauce is ...well we will be having this again soon.

[Susie Q Roo]

Originally Posted by Skiptown

We tried this last nite and it was awesome!! Would be a great meal to fix for guests as it presents itself to look quite elegant. The combo of the fish, coconut and peanut sauce is ...well we will be having this again soon.

So... did you purchase a pre-made peanut sauce or did you make one of your own? If so, share the recipe?

[Skiptown]

We used a pacakge Thia penut sace mix, but the Mole de Cacahute (Peanut Mole) recipe that I posted on the Changarros Y Mas fourum would work great with this. It is listed under 1,000 Mexican Recipes post and what you don't use of it you can freeze and use later.

[Susie Q Roo]

Originally Posted by Skiptown

We used a pacakge Thia penut sace mix, but the Mole de Cacahute (Peanut Mole) recipe that I posted on the Changarros Y Mas fourum would work great with this. It is listed under 1,000 Mexican Recipes post and what you don't use of it you can freeze and use later.

Thanks ST!

[kittiekat]

Kittie & Randy Talapia Recipe

Spread wasabe mayo on the top of the filet
Sprinkle on capers

Bake at 350 degrees

Oh, this is SO GOOD!