Share it with your friends and family! In fact, Americans ate about 500 million pounds of tilapia in 2010 alone, according to "The New York Times." Lightly drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil over the exposed side of the tilapia filets. Season the exposed side with salt, pepper and herbs to taste. In a medium bowl, whisk together some butter, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and set aside. Start by washing and pat drying the fillets. He has since ventured into sharing original creations and expertise with the public. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Christopher Godwin is a freelance writer from Los Angeles. Remove the tilapia filets from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before you want to cook them so they can warm up to room temperature. Here are 10 different ways to cook Tilapia along with some delicious recipes to get you started. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper set aside. Arrange them on the bottom of the prepared baking dish slightly overlapping. While they’re baking, you can work on prepping your side dishes. In fact, Americans ate about 500 million pounds of tilapia in 2010 alone, according to "The New York Times." One of the simplest ways to prepare tilapia filets is to bake them in the oven. Rinse the tilapia filets with cold water. Made with lemon, butter, garlic, and capers, this is a great and quick dish to put together for the whole family to enjoy. While cooking, prepare the butter mixture in a separate bowl. Allowing the tilapia filets to rest helps them retain their moisture content. Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the fish to rest for about five minutes before plating and serving it. 1. Divide remaining ingredients by four. For roasting, the fish was rubbed with vegetable oil on both sides and cooked on a sheet tray in a 450°F oven for 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle the fish with some salt and pepper, and place onto the baking pan. Season one side of each tilapia filet with salt, pepper and any fresh or dried herbs you're using. Godwin has published poetry, fiction and nonfiction in publications like "Spork Magazine," "Cold Mountain Review" and "From Abalone To Zest. Squeeze some additional lemon juice before serving. Your email address will not be published. 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4-5 (6oz each) tilapia fillets (fresh or thawed). If you fall into that group of people, don’t worry. Keep the fish covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container. Tilapia is also an economically priced fish with a mild flavor, making it an ideal choice for many moms with picky kids. Bake 10 minutes or until tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. When the fish is cooked, it should flake apart easily when prodded with the tines of a fork. With little preparation, you will end up with the most delicious and buttery dinner. Check out the recipe video below. Add asparagus and tomatoes to packets, then seal packets tightly (see video for demonstration). The fish are cleaned and scaled, they just need to be cooked. I can regularly find huge bags of frozen, whole tilapia for only $12. I find cooking a whole fish is a great way to save money on seafood, but people are often intimidated by it. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Lightly drizzle with olive oil a 9×13 baking dish. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. You can bake it, fry it, sear it or smoke it and it’s guaranteed to turn out delicious. Next, pour the butter mixture over it and bake for about 15 minutes until fish flakes easily. // Leaf Group Lifestyle, The New York Times: Another Side of Tilapia, the Perfect Factory Fish, Foodsafety.gov: Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures, Food & Wine: 15 Rules for Great Wine and Food Pairings, MayoClinic.com: Slide Show: Tips for Cooking Fish, Joy of Cooking; Irma S. Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker. Tilapia is one of the most popular types of fish in the United States, and you can find ready-to-cook filets in nearly every fish market and grocery store in the country in fresh or frozen form. Place the baking dish on the center rack in the oven and cook the fish for 15 to 18 minutes. Place the seasoned side down on the oiled parchment paper inside the baking dish. Meanwhile, line a large baking dish with oven-safe aluminum foil and lightly grease it with extra virgin olive oil. Drizzle with the lemon butter mixture, top with capers and lemon slices. Whisk to combine. Wash the fish fillets, pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on both sides. He spent his formative years as a chef and bartender crafting signature dishes and cocktails as the head of an upscale catering firm. Place packets on grill or on a baking sheet in the oven. Then add the tilapia filets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until flaky with a fork. All rights reserved. Next, place a large skillet over medium heat and add some olive oil. https://www.bhg.com/recipes/fish/how-to-bake-tilapia-281474979842301 In a medium bowl, add melted butter, lemon juice, and zest, minced garlic, pepper flakes, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Tilapia is one of the most popular types of fish in the United States, and you can find ready-to-cook filets in nearly every fish market and grocery store in the country in fresh or frozen form. How to cook fish directly from frozen. ", Thomas Northcut/Digital Vision/Getty Images, Copyright © 2020 Leaf Group Ltd., all rights reserved. Once the fish has cooked and is flaky, pour the butter mixture over it and cook for additional 1-2 minutes. Top tilapia filets with garlic, then butter and lemon slices. Pat the filets gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Like this recipe? Cooking tilapia in the oven is the most effortless and easy way to do it. The mild flavor of Fresh Tilapia from Mexico and Honduras and Cotsco’s Kirkland Frozen Tilapia Loins makes the perfect addition to your next family dinner.