Best 10 Baked And Poached Tilapia Recipes

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Baked and poached tilapia is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this versatile fish. This cooking method allows the tilapia to retain its delicate flavor and moist texture, while also infusing it with a variety of herbs and spices. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or an impressive dish to serve at your next dinner party, baked and poached tilapia is a great option that's sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED AND POACHED TILAPIA



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This is a healthy and tasty alternative to frying fish.

Provided by natalia

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
1 roma (plum) tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Place the tilapia, lemon juice, coriander, and parsley in a bowl; toss until fillets are evenly coated. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • 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.
  • Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered another 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 73.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

OVEN POACHED TILAPIA FILLETS



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I never seem to cook fish well and remembered this style of poaching fish from a restaurant I visited years ago in Philadelphia. It was wonderful. Easy and delicious.

Provided by dglovett

Categories     Healthy

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tilapia fillets
1 vidalia onion
2 tomatoes
3 lemons
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the onion into 8 slices.
  • Cut the tomatoes into 8 slices.
  • Juice one lemon and slice the other two lemons into 8 slices.
  • Wash filets.
  • Place each filet on a 12" piece of heavy-duty foil.
  • Place 2 onion slices, 2 tomato slices, and 2 lemon slices on top of each filet. Sprinkle with 1/4 of the lemon juice.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Wrap the foil into pouches, twisting the sides so that no juice escapes.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 215.4, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 26.4

BAKED TILAPIA WITH TOMATOES AND POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Cooking spray
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
4 6-ounce tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; add the potatoes and spread in an even layer. Roast until browned and crisp, tossing halfway through, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the tomatoes, olives, capers and garlic with 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon thyme in a bowl. Coat another baking sheet with cooking spray; add the tomato mixture and spread in an even layer. Roast until softened, 15 minutes.
  • Mix the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon thyme, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl; brush on the fish. Place the fish on top of the roasted tomato mixture and return to the oven until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Divide among plates and serve with the potatoes.

BAKED TILAPIA



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I've decided to cook healthier for my family, and that includes having more fish at home. After looking at easy tilapia recipes I decided to try baked tilapia. I love that it's fast, too! -Hope Stewart, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place tilapia in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt; pour over the fillets. Sprinkle with capers, oregano and paprika., Bake, uncovered, at 425° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CRUNCHY OVEN-BAKED TILAPIA



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This baked tilapia is perfectly crunchy. Dip it in the fresh lime mayo for a burst of bright citrus flavor. -Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place fillets on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, salt, onion powder and pepper. Spread mayonnaise mixture over fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; spritz with cooking spray., Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TILAPIA WITH ROASTED POTATOES



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This is my family's favorite tilapia dish, which is great because it's so easy to make! You can use any white fish you prefer in this recipe.

Provided by peloquinswife

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray
8 medium red potatoes, cut into chunks
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 medium lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place potatoes, bell pepper, garlic, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the prepared dish; toss to coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Add tomatoes. Place tilapia fillets on top of vegetables and sprinkle with remaining salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Continue to bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over fish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 665.4 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

BAKED TILAPIA IN GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL



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Baked tilapia, marinated in garlic and olive oil. If you prefer to grill, get your grill hot and put the fish on aluminum foil; grill until desired doneness is reached.

Provided by Stephen Carroll

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time P1DT35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
4 cloves crushed garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 73.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

EASY BAKED TILAPIA



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This easy recipe for tilapia only takes a few minutes to prepare, uses few ingredients, and is flavorful.

Provided by F_Gory

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
2 teaspoons butter
¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
1 lemon, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower with broccoli and red pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place the tilapia fillets in the bottom of the baking dish and dot with butter. Season with Old Bay seasoning and garlic salt. Top each one with a slice or two of lemon. Arrange the frozen mixed vegetables around the fish, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 354.3 mg

OVEN POACHED TILAPIA AND BROCCOLI



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This meal could be made with any mild tasting white fish. Broccoli is my choice, or any "hard vegetable" could be used. Cooking is a Creative Sport. This will make a nice meal for one person served with rice.

Provided by Bill Hilbrich

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces tilapia fillets
1 cup broccoli floret
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 fresh lemon, sliced thinly
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper or 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the sliced onions in the bottom of an oven proof dish.
  • Add the fish on top of the onions, and then the Dill, Pepper, and Salt.
  • Add the lemon on top of the fish, followed by the broccoli.
  • Pour in the white wine, cover.
  • Bake in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the fish is 135 degrees.
  • Remove from the dish with a slotted spoon, discard the lemons, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 1251.3, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 26.5

EASY BAKED TILAPIA



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This recipe is an easy way to add more healthy fish to your diet. It has a wonderful Cajun flavor and is also very fresh tasting with the lemon slices.-Caroline Shively c/o Eva Synalovski, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Butter-flavored cooking spray
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
8 lemon slices
8 green pepper rings
8 sweet red pepper rings
2 slices onion, separated into rings
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with butter-flavored spray. Place fillets in dish; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Top with lemon, peppers and onion; sprinkle with pepper., Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest tilapia possible. Look for fish that has clear eyes, bright red gills, and a firm, springy body.
  • Rinse the tilapia thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels before seasoning or cooking. This will help to prevent the fish from sticking to the pan.
  • Season the tilapia with your favorite herbs and spices. Some popular options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Cook the tilapia until it is flaky and cooked through. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fish and the cooking method.
  • Serve the tilapia immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular options include rice, vegetables, and salad.

Conclusion:

Tilapia is a healthy and delicious fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you bake it, poach it, or grill it, tilapia is a surefire hit. Try out the recipes in this article and find your new favorite way to cook tilapia.

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