Best 8 Tropical Fish Fillets Recipes

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Exploring the world of tropical fish fillets cooking can be an exciting culinary adventure. With their vibrant colors and delicate flavors, tropical fish fillets offer a unique opportunity to create delicious and visually appealing dishes. Whether you prefer a simple pan-seared fillet or a more complex dish featuring a variety of ingredients and cooking techniques, there are endless possibilities to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests. From classic preparations to innovative fusion recipes, this article will guide you through the best ways to cook tropical fish fillets, ensuring a memorable and satisfying dining experience.

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

TROPICAL TILAPIA



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Take a walk on the wild side and venture into the tropics with this one-skillet dish. Cool mint balances the sweet heat from the jelly. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) mixed tropical fruit, undrained
1/4 cup dried tropical fruit
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup red jalapeno pepper jelly
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon lime juice
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Season fillets with jerk seasoning. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook fillets over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the fruit, onions, jelly and almonds; heat through. Stir in mint and lime juice. Serve with fish and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

TROPICAL FISH FILLETS



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A hint of lime, cilantro, coriander, cumin seasons these fish fillets. Writes Adrene Schmidt of Waldersee, Manitoba, "My husband and I have four children and we all like fish. Sometimes you have to do a little something exotic with it to add some spice to life. This recipe does just that."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 orange roughy or red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Coat fish fillet with flour. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter. Add fillets; cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, add the remaining ingredients; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through, stirring constantly. Serve over fillets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY PAN-FRIED FISH FILLET



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This is a very easy method to make any type of fish fillets. Choose mild-flavored fish - flounder, halibut, cod, catfish, or tilapia are great candidates.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (5 ounce) mild white fish fillets
1 lemon, juiced
salt to taste
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
4 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Wash fish fillets under running cold water and dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt on both sides.
  • Combine flour and Chinese five-spice powder in a shallow bowl. Dip fish fillets into the flour mixture so they are covered on both sides.
  • Heat canola and sesame oils in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fish to hot oil and pan-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully turn and continue cooking until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 125.9 mg

PAN-ROASTED FISH FILLETS WITH HERB BUTTER



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A blast of heat in a cast-iron pan and a basting of golden butter does wonders for plain fish fillets. This life-changing method is adopted from a former chef and current fishmonger, Mark Usewicz of Mermaid's Garden in Brooklyn, who also teaches cooking classes in topics like "How to Cook Fish in a New York City Apartment." The cooking time is so short that the smell - which, if your fish is fresh and not funky, should not be overpowering - will dissipate quickly. And in the meantime, you have an easy dinner of tender fish with a toothsome crust, anointed with nutty, lemony brown butter and perfumed with herbs. You can use virtually any fish fillet, skin on or off, as long as it is not too thick. If the butter is browning too fast, reduce the heat and add a nut of cold butter to prevent scorching, or squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 5- to 6-ounce fish fillets, like black bass, haddock, fluke, striped bass, tilefish, snapper or salmon, 1/2- to 1-inch thick
Salt and ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 sprigs fresh thyme, tarragon, chives or another herb
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley, optional
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil. Place the fillets in the pan, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body. If fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
  • Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is golden and caramelized around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip fillets and add butter and thyme to pan. Tilt pan slightly to let the melted butter pool at one end. Use a spoon to baste the fish with the pooled butter. Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 45 to 90 seconds more, depending on the thickness of your fish. Serve immediately with chopped parsley (if using) and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 461, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BAKED FISH FILLETS



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Baking fish fillets is the easiest way to ensure a tender, flaky entrée that maintains its flavor and doesn't dry out. Mix up a lemon-butter mixture, drizzle it on, and pop into the oven. You'll be enjoying baked fish in just half an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound mild-flavored fish fillet, about 3/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom of rectangular pan, 11x7x1 1/2 inches.
  • Cut fish fillets into 4 serving pieces if needed. Place pieces, skin sides down, in the pan, folding thin ends under if necessary for even thickness.
  • Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over fish.
  • Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

CRISPY BAKED FISH WITH TROPICAL SALSA



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Want your family to eat more fish? Bake fish and top it with an enticing fruit salsa.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 lb orange roughy or other white fish fillets
1 egg, beaten
1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 kiwifruit, peeled, chopped
1 mango or papaya, cut lengthwise in half, pitted and chopped
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven.
  • In small bowl, mix Bisquick mix, cornmeal, chili powder and salt. Dip fish fillets into egg, then coat with Bisquick mixture. Place in pan.
  • Bake uncovered 10 minutes. Turn fish; bake about 15 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Meanwhile, in glass or plastic bowl, mix all fruit salsa ingredients. Serve salsa with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1 g

GRILLED MARINATED FISH WITH TROPICAL SALSA AND COCONUT RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h21m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1/2 cup sliced yellow onions
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
5 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
Pinch cayenne
4 (6 to 8-ounce) troll-caught mahi mahi fillets, skin on
Coconut Rice, recipe follows
Tropical Salsa, recipe follows
Toasted coconut flakes, garnish
Chopped cilantro, garnish
1 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1 cup long grain white rice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 ripe mango, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
1/4 cup minced red onions
1/4 cup minced red bell peppers
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced jalapeno
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the onions, oil, orange and lime juices, cilantro, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne. Place the fish in a large, non-reactive baking dish. Pour the marinade over the fish, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
  • Preheat a grill, and lightly oil the grill rack with vegetable oil. Remove the fish from the marinade. Place on the oiled grill and cook, skin side up, until marked, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Turn carefully with a spatula and cook, skin side down, until the fish is just cooked through, about 4 minutes, depending upon thickness. Remove from the grill.
  • Spoon the coconut rice into the center of 4 large plates. Arrange 1 fillet onto each serving of rice and top with the Tropical Salsa. Garnish with toasted coconut and cilantro, and serve.
  • In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Add the rice, stir well, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer undisturbed until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fluffy, about 20 to 24 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit without stirring for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and add the cilantro. Adjust seasoning, to taste. Serve hot.
  • Combine the mango, avocado, pineapple, onions, bell peppers, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, and salt in a bowl and gently fold to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste. Let sit for 30 minutes before serving for the flavors to blend.

HOMESTYLE FRIED FISH FILLETS



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Make and share this Homestyle Fried Fish Fillets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leona

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 13m

Yield 4 4 oz. pieces, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 lb fish fillet
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup shortening
3 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat egg and milk together until blended.
  • Add seasme seeds if desired to mixture.
  • Heat shortening in 10' pan.
  • Dip fillets into milk mixture, then in mixture of flour and salt.
  • Fry into hot shortening until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.5, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 113.1, Sodium 1284.3, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 30.9

Tips for Cooking Tropical Fish Fillets:

  • Choose the freshest fish fillets available. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet smell.
  • If using frozen fish fillets, thaw them thoroughly before cooking.
  • Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper, or your favorite seasonings, before cooking.
  • Cook the fish fillets over medium heat to prevent them from overcooking and becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods to prepare tropical fish fillets, such as baking, grilling, pan-frying, or steaming.
  • Serve the fish fillets with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Tropical fish fillets are a delicious and versatile seafood option that can be prepared in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can cook tropical fish fillets that are moist, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Enjoy experimenting with different recipes and cooking methods to find your favorite way to prepare tropical fish fillets.

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