Tilapia
Tilapia is a delicious, mild-flavored fish that is popular in many parts of the world. The history of tilapia recipes is a long and interesting one.
Tilapia is native to Africa and the Middle East, and has been consumed by humans for thousands of years. The fish was mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible, and was a popular food in ancient Egypt.
Over the centuries, tilapia recipes have evolved to reflect the diverse cultures where the fish is eaten. In the Middle East, tilapia is often cooked with spices and herbs. In Africa, the fish is often smoked or grilled. In Asia, tilapia is popular in stir-fries and soups.
Advice
When it comes to making tilapia, it is important to remember that the fish is delicate and can easily be overcooked. To ensure that the tilapia is cooked perfectly, it is best to use low to moderate heat when cooking. To add flavor, try marinating the fish in a lemon juice and herb mix before cooking. Additionally, it is best to avoid adding too many spices or seasonings as they can mask the subtle flavor of the tilapia. Finally, when baking or pan-frying the fish, make sure to cook it until it flakes easily with a fork, but no longer.
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Recipes
Big Daddy's Blackened Tilapia
- onion powder
- cayenne pepper
- thyme
- oregano
- black pepper
- salt
- garlic powder
- lemon
- grapeseed oil
- smoked paprika
- tilapia
Baked Costa Rican-Style Tilapia with Pineapples, Black Beans and Rice
- salt
- grain white rice
- sugar
- lime
- black bean
- cilantro
- orange juice
- pineapple
- tomato salsa
- chicken broth
- olive oil
- garlic
- lime
- tilapia
Broiled Tilapia with Mustard-Chive Sauce
- salt
- vegetable oil spray
- olive oil
- dijon mustard
- lemon juice
- greek yogurt
- chive
- agave nectar
- tilapia
Baked Tilapia With Lots of Spice
- parsley flake
- olive oil
- salt
- bread crumb
- basil
- cumin
- garlic powder
- pepper
- green onion
- mustard
- italian seasoning
- onion powder
- paprika
- tilapia
Tilapia Al Ajillo (Garlic Tilapia)
- parsley
- lemon
- salt
- tilapia
- olive oil
- garlic
Baked Tilapia With Coconut-Cilantro Sauce
- cooking spray
- ginger
- cilantro
- light coconut milk
- garam masala
- jalapeño
- salt
- garlic
- brown rice
- tilapia
Tilapia
- oregano
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- tilapia
- butter
- chili powder
- lemon juice
Beer Battered Tilapia with Red Chile Mandarin Orange Sauce
- black pepper
- olive oil
- cilantro
- egg
- mandarin orange
- baking powder
- lemon juice
- red chili paste
- beer
- all purpose flour
- tilapia
- salt
Crispy Tilapia
- canola oil
- pepper
- salt
- egg
- buttermilk
- all purpose flour
- yellow cornmeal
- baking powder
- baking soda
- all purpose flour
- bay seasoning
- tilapia
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
- garlic powder
- olive oil
- pepper
- salt
- italian seasoning
- lemon juice
- breadcrumbs orcup ritz cracker
- parmesan cheese
- tilapia
Crunchy Panko-Crusted Baked Tilapia
- panko bread crumb
- parsley flake
- paprika
- bread crumb
- onion powder
- salt
- light mayonnaise
- honey dijon mustard
- tilapia
- pepper
- cooking spray
Broiled Tilapia with Horseradish and Herb-Spiked Mayo
- cooking spray
- salt
- lemon
- garlic powder
- light mayonnaise
- chive
- parsley
- horseradish
- tilapia
Brown Butter-Sauteed Tilapia with Pistachios
- salt
- canola
- lemon juice
- all purpose flour
- pistachio
- butter
- lemon
- tilapia
Breaded Pan-Fried Tilapia
- bread crumb
- black pepper
- thyme
- parsley flake
- salt
- light mayonnaise
- brown mustard
- onion powder
- paprika
- vegetable oil
- tilapia
Baked Tilapia With Buttery Crumb Topping
- bread crumb
- leaf basil
- butter
- tilapia
- black pepper
- salt
Tilapia With Cilantro Cream
- garlic
- heavy cream
- lime juice
- olive oil
- butter
- lime zest
- tilapia
- cilantro
- green onion
- black pepper
- salt
Simple Oven-Fried Tilapia
- parsley
- lemon
- creole seasoning
- thyme
- salt
- cornmeal
- tilapia
- egg
- milk
- all purpose flour
- butter
- cooking spray
Lime and Basil Tilapia
- basil
- salt
- olive oil
- lime juice
- bourbon
- tilapia
- black pepper
- limes zest
Big Daddy's Blackened Tilapia
- onion powder
- cayenne pepper
- thyme
- oregano
- black pepper
- salt
- garlic powder
- lemon
- grapeseed oil
- smoked paprika
- tilapia
BBQ Mango Tilapia
- cilantro
- molasses
- garlic powder
- tomato sauce
- mango
- tomato
- mango nectar
- ketchup
- brown sugar
- apple cider vinegar
- tilapia
Baked Tilapia With Dill and Sour Cream
- dill
- lemon juice
- sour cream
- mayonnaise
- onion
- parsley
- tilapia
- black pepper
- salt
Baked Tilapia
- parsley
- lemon
- green onion
- butter
- tilapia
- black pepper
- salt
Baked Tilapia With Herb Butter
- salt
- green onion
- tarragon
- butter
- celery
- tilapia
- mushroom
Easy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia
- lemon
- butter
- parsley
- lemon juice
- garlic
- tilapia
- salt
Oven-Baked Tilapia
- oil
- thyme
- oregano pepper
- lemon
- chicken stock
- paprika
- white pepper
- butter
- garlic
- tilapia loin
- parsley
- salt
Spicy Tilapia with Wild Rice
- rice
- garlic
- tomatoes chiles liquid
- black olife
- salt
- lime
- chicken broth
- cumin
- oregano
- black pepper
- rotel original tomato
- cilantro
- olive oil
- tilapia
- cilantro
- chipotle
Baked Tilapia With Tomatoes and Potatoes
- cooking spray
- salt
- new potato
- kalamata olife
- white balsamic vinegar
- cherry tomato
- caper
- olive oil
- thyme
- garlic
- tilapia
Smoked Tilapia
- salt
- garlic powder
- lemon pepper
- lemon juice
- vegetable oil
- tilapia
Baked Tilapia With Cajun Crumb Topping
- bread crumb
- cajun seasoning
- salt
- butter
- tilapia
- black pepper
- thyme
Crispy Baked Tilapia Recipe
- garlic
- panko
- bell pepper
- olive oil
- tilapia
- potato chip
- parmesan cheese
- butter
- leek
- salt
Blackened Tilapia
- lemon
- black pepper
- caper
- garlic
- lemon juice
- onion powder
- grain mustard
- thyme
- salt
- mayonnaise
- cayenne pepper
- basil
- oregano
- white pepper
- parsley
- olive oil
- sweet relish
- paprika
- tilapia
- black pepper
- salt
Spicy Blackened Tilapia
- garlic powder
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- pepper
- olive oil
- oregano
- thyme
- sugar
- tilapia
- sweet paprika
Grill Tilapia (African Style)
- paprika
- ginger
- african nutmeg
- lemon
- basil
- ginger
- onion
- chicken bouillon powder
- black pepper
- white pepper
- anise seed
- garlic
- salt
- white fish
Blackened Tilapia With Black-Eyed Pea Salad
- cornbread
- salt
- paprika
- black eyed pea
- cumin
- salsa verde
- sour cream
- white wine vinegar
- olive oil
- coleslaw
- tilapia
- romaine lettuce
Chipotle-Honey Glazed Tilapia
- coleslaw
- salt
- chipotle
- honey
- green onion
- olive oil
- tilapia
Tilapia with Tomato and Artichoke Sauce
- oil
- artichoke heart
- rosemary
- salt
- red wine
- black pepper
- tilapia
- parsley
- tomato
- garlic
Salt-Crusted Tilapia with Lemongrass
- slurry made
- citrus dipping sauce
- salt
- tilapia
- lemongrass
Air Fryer Tilapia
- tilapia
- cajun seasoning
- olive oil
- butter
- garlic
- salt
Easy Parmesan Tilapia
- panko bread crumb
- parmesan cheese
- butter
- basil
- black pepper
- celery seed
- onion powder
- tilapia
- lemon juice
- mayonnaise
Grilled Tilapia with Corn Salsa
- cherry tomato
- jalapeño
- cucumber
- feta
- cilantro
- lemon juice
- pepper
- onion
- corn
- cajun seasoning
- oil
- salt
- tilapia
Baked Tilapia With Tamarind Sauce
- tamarind paste
- ginger
- coriander
- water
- palm sugar
- nam prik pao
- tilapia
- fish sauce
- spring onion
- shrimp paste
- garlic
Crispy Baked Tilapia
- black pepper
- salt
- lemon wedge
- panko bread crumb
- olive oil
- tilapia
Tilapia with Garlic Edamame
- black pepper
- salt
- edamame
- fish sauce
- garlic chili sauce
- shallot
- butter
- garlic
- tilapia
Almond-Crusted Honey Dijon Tilapia with Creamy Polenta
- blue diamond honey dijon almond
- cream
- vinegar
- water
- worcestershire sauce
- egg
- parmesan cheese
- mustard
- dijon mustard
- parmesan cheese
- thyme
- oregano
- salt
- all purpose flour
- honey
- chicken broth
- polenta
- tilapia
- salt
Air Fryer Tilapia
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- italian seasoning
- salt
- onion powder
- smoked paprika
- olive oil
- tilapia
- parsley
- lemon
Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia
- panko breadcrumb
- parsley
- olive oil
- italian seasoning
- dijon mustard
- parmesan cheese
- paprika
- salt
- black pepper
- red pepper flake
- garlic
- tilapia
Tilapia in Parchment with Tomatoes, Rosemary and Garlic
- black pepper
- salt
- lemon
- olive oil
- garlic
- rosemary
- parchment paper
- tilapia
- cherry tomato
Mango Chile Tilapia
- olive oil
- avocado
- habanero pepper
- mango
- mango
- cilantro
- onion
- red pepper flake
- lemon juice
- tilapia
- salt
Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia with Mango Salsa
- cooking spray
- salt
- cornmeal
- dark brown sugar
- thyme
- cumin
- bell pepper
- onion
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- cilantro
- lime juice
- mango
- olive oil
- oregano
- sweet paprika
- tilapia
Broiled Tilapia with Bean, Potato and Olive Salad
- salt
- bean
- dijon mustard
- bell pepper
- new potato
- paprika
- berry
- brown rice
- lemon juice
- basil
- olive oil
- wheat breadcrumb
- kalamata olife
- glasses milk
- tilapia
Tilapia with Roasted Potatoes and Brandied Garlic Sauce
- Roasted Potatoes
- black pepper
- salt
- potato
- olive oil
- Tilapia and Sauce
- black pepper
- salt
- brandy
- onion
- italian parsley
- garlic
- butter
- tilapia
Grilled Tilapia with Cherry Salsa
- lime juice
- olive oil
- cumin
- jalepeno
- bing cherry
- onion
- cilantro
- tilapia
- salt
Spicy Marinated Grilled Tilapia
- tilapia
- chili powder
- jalapeño
- lime
- cilantro
- olive oil
- cayenne pepper
Tilapia with Tomato-Herb Pan Sauce
- parsley
- sweet paprika
- white wine
- grape tomato
- butter
- oregano
- olive oil
- garlic
- tilapia
- salt
Sautéed Tilapia with Cilantro Pesto
- Cilantro Pesto
- black pepper
- salt
- jalapeño
- olive oil
- pumpkin seed
- cilantro
- lime
- garlic
- Tilapia
- black pepper
- salt
- olive oil
- tilapia
Fried Tilapia with Lemon and Capers
- salt
- cornstarch
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
- bay seasoning
- ale
- caper
- tilapia
- lemon
- canola oil
Sake Glazed Tilapia with Enoki Mushrooms
- black pepper
- salt
- ginger
- rice vinegar
- sake
- enoki mushroom
- salt
- butter
- garlic
- green onion
- tilapia
Blackened Tilapia with Cajun Remoulade
- Remoulade
- cajun seasoning
- hot sauce
- garlic
- pickle relish
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- mustard
- Cajun Seasoning
- cayenne pepper
- black pepper
- onion powder
- oregano
- thyme
- garlic powder
- salt
- paprika
- Tilapia
- olive oil
- tilapia
10-Minute Tilapia with Sage and Brown Butter
- black pepper
- salt
- sage
- butter
- tilapia
Chili Macadamia Crusted Tilapia
- egg
- chili powder
- macadamia nut
- panko crumb
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- paprika
- pepper
- tbs olive oil
- tilapia
Air-Fryer Tilapia
- butter
- montreal steak seasoning
- parsley flake
- thyme
- paprika
- onion powder
- pepper
- salt
- tilapia
- garlic powder
Tilapia with Cilantro-Lemon Butter
- olive oil
- lemon rind
- lemon
- paprika
- cumin
- salt
- red pepper
- butter
- cilantro
- tilapia
Sweet-Soy Tomato Tilapia
- black pepper
- salt
- ginger
- rice vinegar
- water
- tomato
- sesame seed oil
- brown sugar
- soy sauce
- butter
- tilapia
Tilapia with Spicy Garlic Oyster Sauce
- black pepper
- salt
- thai chily
- cilantro
- oyster sauce
- butter
- water
- garlic
- tilapia
10-Minute Blackened Tilapia
- smoked paprika
- cumin
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- oregano
- salt
- black pepper
- red pepper
- thyme
- vegetable oil
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Chiles and Lime
- cilantro
- ancho chile
- cumin
- garlic powder
- fresno chile
- jalapeño
- salt
- lime
- olive oil
- tilapia
Grilled Tilapia
- dill
- butter
- garlic parley salt
- lemon
- tilapia
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Citrus Vinaigrette and Arugula
- black pepper
- salt
- shallot
- lime juice
- orange juice
- garlic
- honey
- lemon juice
- tilapia
- olive oil
- arugula
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- paprika
Staple Ingredients
- salt 46%
- tilapia 46%
Common Ingredients
- black pepper 21%
- olive oil 21%
- garlic 17%
- butter 15%
- lemon 13%
Usual Ingredients
- lemon juice 12%
- parsley 11%
- thyme 11%
- garlic powder 10%
- onion powder 9%
- cilantro 8%
- oregano 8%
- paprika 8%
- pepper 6%
- all purpose flour 5%
- basil 5%
- bread crumb 5%
- cayenne pepper 5%
- cooking spray 5%
- green onion 5% See More
- onion 5%
- parmesan cheese 5%