Best 5 Tilapia With Citrus Bagna Cauda Recipes

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If you're looking for a unique and exciting way to prepare tilapia, look no further than citrus bagna cauda. This innovative dish combines the delicate flavors of tilapia with the tangy citrus and creamy richness of bagna cauda, an Italian sauce traditionally made with garlic, anchovies, and olive oil. The result is a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. In this article, we'll explore the best recipe for tilapia with citrus bagna cauda, so you can easily recreate this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TILAPIA WITH CITRUS SAUCE



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The lemon, lime and orange sauce adds zest to this flaky, delicate-flavored fish. -Francis Garland, Anniston, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 small lemon, sliced
1/2 medium lime, sliced
1/2 small navel orange, sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 green onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place milk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Dip fish in milk, then coat with flour mixture., Spray fillets with cooking spray. In a large nonstick skillet, cook fish over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute garlic in butter and oil for 1 minute. Add the lemon, lime and orange slices, juices and onions; cook 1 minute longer. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHARRED ASPARAGUS WITH CITRUS BAGNA CAUDA



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The one-two punch of citrus zest and juice balances all that anchovy richness in our new favorite dressing recipe for spring veg.

Provided by Alon Shaya

Categories     Bon Appétit     Side     Spring     Asparagus     Almond     Anchovy     Lemon     Orange     Garlic     Broil

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons skin-on almonds
2 oil-packed anchovy fillets
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 sprig oregano
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • Place a rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Scatter almonds across a rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing once, until darkened a little and fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Let cool slightly, then coarsely chop.
  • Cook anchovies, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, orange zest, butter, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small saucepan over low heat, swirling occasionally, until garlic is golden, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in orange and lemon juices and season with salt and pepper. Let bagna cauda sit while you prepare the asparagus.
  • Heat broiler. Toss asparagus with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet to coat; season with salt and pepper. Broil until deeply browned in spots and crisp-tender, 5-8 minutes.
  • Toss asparagus and bagna cauda together on a platter; top with almonds.

TILAPIA W/ CITRUS BAGNA CAUDA



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Adapted from Everyday Italian, the flavors are heavenly in this dish! I recommend(from reading reviewers advise) that you double the sauce!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus
4 -8 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
4 anchovy fillets, minced (optional)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
6 (6 ounce) skinless tilapia fillets
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the butter and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium low heat just until the butter is melted, stirring frequently. Add the anchovies, if using, 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 it before using.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and brush both sides of the fish with the remaining 4-8 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. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.9, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 100.3, Sodium 89.7, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 34.4

GRILLED TREVISO WITH CITRUS BAGNA CAUDA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 anchovy fillets
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (1 lemon)
1 teaspoon grated orange zest (1/2 orange)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
1 tablespoon orange juice (1/2 orange)
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large heads Treviso, halved lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For the citrus bagna cauda: Heat the olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and anchovies. Cook, stirring and breaking up the anchovies with a wooden spoon, until the anchovies dissolve and the garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, add the lemon zest, orange zest, lemon juice, orange juice, honey, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Once the anchovy-garlic oil has cooled, whisk it into the citrus. Allow to mingle for about 10 minutes before removing the garlic.
  • For the grilled Treviso: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Grill the Treviso halves until slightly wilted and charred in spots, 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board, cut out the cores and chop the leaves into bite-size pieces. Place in a medium bowl and season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss the Treviso with the bagna cauda dressing and sprinkle with the walnuts.

TILAPIA WITH CITRUS BAGNA CAUDA



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Categories     Sauce     Fish     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

For Sauce
1 orange zested and juiced
1 lemon zested and juiced
8 cherry tomatoes seeded and quartered
4 to 6 anchovy fillets smashed into a paste
3 cloves garlic
8 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh basil
4 Tilapia fillets
baby lettuce greens

Steps:

  • Add olive oil and butter to a pan and heat slowly until melted. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add anchovy paste and stir until combined and sauce thickens. Add lemon and orange juices and zests. Simmer for 3 minutes and add basil and tomatoes. Rub olive oil on tilapia fillets and season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes per side. Serve on a bed of baby lettuce greens and drizzle sauce with tomatoes on top. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose the right tilapia. Look for tilapia fillets that are firm and white, with no brown or gray spots. Fresh tilapia should also have a mild, sweet smell.
  • Cook tilapia gently. Tilapia is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it gently to prevent it from becoming dry or overcooked. The best way to cook tilapia is by pan-frying, baking, or grilling it.
  • Use flavorful ingredients. Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish, so it's important to use flavorful ingredients to enhance its taste. Some good options include citrus fruits, herbs, spices, and vegetables.
  • Serve tilapia immediately. Tilapia is best served immediately after it's cooked. This will help to ensure that it stays moist and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Tilapia is a versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. With its mild flavor and flaky texture, tilapia is a great choice for both casual and formal meals. Whether you're pan-frying, baking, or grilling tilapia, be sure to use flavorful ingredients and cook it gently to prevent it from drying out. Enjoy this delicious and healthy fish!

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