Tilapia Fish Marathon !

[celesteazul]

Blackened Tilapia

4-6 Tilapia
2 Tbls. Paprika
2 tsp salt
2 tsp lemon pepper
1.5 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp ground red pepper
1.5 tsp. dried, crushed basil
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 c. unsalted butter, melted

Heat iron skillet on high 5 minutes. Mix all seasonings in a bowl. Dip fillets in melted butter and coat with seasonings. Place fillets in hot skillet and cook 2 minutes on each side. Makes 4 servings.

Marinated Grilled Tilapia

4 Tilapia fillets

MARINADE
¾ c. olive oil
½ lemon, juiced
1 Tbls. oregano
½ tsp. black pepper
¼ c. red wine/balsamic vinegar
½ c. finely chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 dashes Tabasco

Combine all ingredients, except fillets, in a large jar and shake well. Marinate fish in the marinade for 30 minutes. Remove fillets from marinade. Place fillets on hot grill elevated above coals. Cook 2-3 minutes per side. Makes 4 servings.

SHORT CUT: Use your favorite Italian dressing or barbecue sauce in place of the marinade recipe.

Summertime Tilapia

4-6 Tilapia Fillets
2 medium carrots
2 celery stalks
1 small red pepper
4 oz. butter
1 T. lemon juice
2 chopped garlic cloves
1/4 c. white wine

Julienne all of the vegetables. Cut four 10" sheets of foil. Place equal amounts of mixed vegetables in center of foil sheets. Place a fillet on top of each vegetable mixture. Top fish with equal parts of the remaining four ingredients. Bring together long sides of foil, crimp together to form a tight seal. Fold over remaining edges and form a tight seal. Cook on outdoor grill for 10-12 minutes on medium-high heat. Makes 4 servings.

Tilapia With Cucumber-Radish Relish

2/3 cup chopped, seeded cucumber
1/2 cup chopped radish
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 (6-oz.) tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Combine cucumber, radish, oil, vinegar, tarragon, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Let stand at room temperature while preparing fish. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fish and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until fish just begins to flake easily when tested with a fork. Transfer to serving plates. Spoon relish over each serving. Serving Size: 4

Tilapia Matanzas

4-6 Tilapia fillets
2 beaten eggs
4 oz. Crabmeat
1/4 c. softened butter
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. oil
Dash of Hot Pepper Sauce
Pinch of Salt

Add Lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, and salt to softened butter and whip smooth. Place aside. Add oil to a saute pan and bring to medium-high heat. Dip each fillet in egg and sauté for 2 minutes on each side. Place fillet on plate and top with 1 oz. Crabmeat. Finish with a dollop of lemon butter sauce. Place under broiler for 1 minute. Makes 4 servings.

Tilapia Parmesan Saute

4-6 Tilapia fillets
1 Tbls. olive oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbls. parsley flakes
2 Tbls. butter
1 Tbls. lemon juice
1 tsp. garlic powder

Mix Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley flakes; set aside. Heat a large saute pan and add olive oil, butter, and lemon. Saute fillets 2-3 minutes per side until white and flaky. Sprinkle cheese mixture on fillets and saute each side for another minute, then serve. Makes 4 servings.

Tilapia Popeye

4-6 Tilapia fillets
10 oz. fresh, cleaned spinach
1/4 C. softened butter
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. chopped parsley
1/2 t. salt
Dash of hot pepper sauce

Poach Tilapia for 5-6 minutes. Steam Spinach for 1-2 minutes. Add remaining four ingredients to the softened butter, whip smooth. Arrange spinach on a plate. Then place Tilapia on top of the spinach. Finish with a dollop of the lemon butter on each fillet.
Makes 4 servings.

[Tom]

MMMM .... they look awesome!!!
Great post!

Also can someone add these to the recipe page:
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