Best 4 Tilapia Cakes Recipes

Tilapia is a versatile fish that is mild in flavor and can be cooked using a variety of methods. One of the most popular ways to prepare tilapia is in the form of cakes, which are essentially patties made with flaked tilapia, seasonings, and often other ingredients such as vegetables. Tilapia cakes can be pan-fried, baked, or grilled and are a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They can also be served as an appetizer or main course. Here are some of the best recipes for tilapia cakes that you can try at home.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY TILAPIA AND FETA CAKES

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Wholesome fish dishes do not have to be boring. I love crab cakes...I have made tuna cakes...so why not tilapia cakes? Add some feta and hot sauce and really make it an interesting fish dish. Serve with a dill sauce or simple sour cream.

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tilapia fillets
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup bread crumbs
2 green onions, diced
1 egg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons hot sauce

Steps:

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.
Toss the fish with bread crumbs, green onions, egg, lemon juice, feta cheese, garlic powder, dill, and hot sauce.
Form patties with your hand and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 142.3 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 496.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

TILAPIA-CRAB CAKES WITH ROASTED PEPPER AIOLI

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These fluffy tilapia-crab cakes served with a roasted red pepper aioli make the perfect guilt-free seafood dinner that satisfies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 stalk celery, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
4 medium green onions, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb tilapia fillets, cut into pieces
1 package (6 oz) refrigerated fresh lump crabmeat, drained, rinsed (1 cup)
1/2 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup fat-free egg product
Cooking spray
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Mixed greens, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook celery, onions, 1 clove garlic and the chile 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until celery is just tender. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup roasted peppers, the parsley and salt. Spoon into medium bowl.
In food processor, place tilapia pieces. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until coarsely chopped. Place in bowl with celery mixture. Add crabmeat, bread crumbs and egg product; stir gently until combined. Shape mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into 8 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Place on cookie sheet. Spray tops of patties with cooking spray.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all aioli ingredients. Serve tilapia-crab cakes on mixed greens with aioli.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

TILAPIA CAKES

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Make and share this Tilapia Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bakergirl 4

Categories Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

16 ounces tilapia fillets
1/2 cup whole wheat crackers, crushed
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley
1 cup spinach, shredded
salt and pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375.
Shred tilipia into small chunks.
In a large bowl combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Form mixture into four patties or 'cakes'and place on greased tin foil. Place the foil with cakes on them in oven for 10 minutes.
Turn broiler on after the ten minutes and cook for another 5 minutes (total cook time is 15 minutes) Tops should begin to look brown and toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.8, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 145.6, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 27.1

TILAPIA TARTAR CAKES

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These pan-seared fish cakes have tartar sauce in the binding instead of on the side.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 slices white bread (or 2 hamburger buns)
1 lemon
1 pound skinless tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
1/2 cup chopped sweet pickles
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups baby greens or 1 head of frisee

Steps:

Pulse the bread in a food processor until finely ground. Scoop 1 cup of the bread crumbs into a medium bowl and spread the remaining bread crumbs (about 3/4 cup) on a large plate. Grate the zest of the lemon into the bowl along with the breadcrumbs.
Pulse the fish in the food processor until coarsely diced (do not form a paste). Add the fish to the bowl with the lemon-bread crumbs along with the pickles, mayonnaise, egg, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Form into 4 patties and dredge in the bread crumbs on the plate, turning to coat both sides.
Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the fish cakes and cook, flipping once, until golden and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
Halve the lemon and squeeze half of the juice into a bowl. Cut the other half into wedges. Toss the baby greens with the lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Serve the fish cakes with the salad and lemon wedges.
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Tips for Making Tilapia Cakes:

Use fresh tilapia for the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have fresh tilapia, you can use frozen tilapia that has been thawed.
Be sure to remove the bones from the tilapia before cooking.
Mash the tilapia in a food processor or with a fork until it is finely flaked.
Add your favorite seasonings and ingredients to the tilapia mixture.
Form the tilapia mixture into cakes and cook them in a pan with hot oil.
Serve the tilapia cakes with your favorite dipping sauce or tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

Tilapia cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can be made with a variety of seasonings and ingredients to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give tilapia cakes a try!

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