Best 6 Baked Mediterranean Tilapia Recipes
Tilapia, a mild-flavored fish, is a popular choice for many seafood dishes. It is versatile and can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, frying, and grilling. This recipe collection offers three delicious ways to prepare baked Mediterranean tilapia, each with its unique blend of flavors and textures.
The first recipe, Mediterranean Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Herbs, is a classic combination of bright citrus and aromatic herbs. The fish is coated in a flavorful marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme, then baked to perfection.
The second recipe, Mediterranean Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes and Capers, features a vibrant sauce made with fresh tomatoes, capers, olives, and feta cheese. The tilapia is baked in this flavorful sauce until flaky and tender.
The third recipe, Mediterranean Baked Tilapia with Spinach and Feta, combines the earthy flavors of spinach and feta cheese with the delicate taste of tilapia. The fish is topped with a creamy spinach and feta mixture, then baked until golden brown.
All three recipes are easy to follow and can be prepared in under an hour. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or quinoa.
MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA
We had some beautiful tilapia fillets, but no recipes! I had recently bought some amazing sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, and decided to invent a slightly Mediterranean fish dish for a quick weeknight dinner. My husband is a recipe purist, always follows them to the letter, but after this, he's learned to trust my inventions!
Provided by FLAPJACK18
Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together the sun-dried tomatoes, olives and capers. Set aside.
- Place the tilapia fillets side by side in a baking dish. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the fish flakes with a fork. Check after 10 minutes, so as not to overcook, or the fish may be dry. When fish is done, top with the tomato mixture, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 464 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
EASY BAKED TILAPIA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place the tilapia fillets in the bottom of the baking dish and dot with butter. Season with Old Bay seasoning and garlic salt. Top each one with a slice or two of lemon. Arrange the frozen mixed vegetables around the fish, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cover the dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 354.3 mg
MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA
I recently became a fan of tilapia. The mild taste makes it easy to top with our favorite ingredients. And it's low in calories and fat. What's not to love? -Robin Brenneman, Hilliard, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place fillets in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Top with tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic exchanges
MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE BAKED TILAPIA
I came up with this when I needed to make dinner in 20 minutes and all I had was defrosted tilapia. It's low in fat but high in flavor!
Provided by AniSarit
Categories Tilapia
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Spray Pam on a shallow baking dish and arrange the fillets (skin sides down) that have been seasoned with salt. Bake for 10 minutes, uncovered.
- In the meantime, heat oil on a frying pan, and sauté the red onion and red bell pepper for a few minutes. When slightly tender, add the tomatoes, green olives, garlic, thyme, and black pepper. Cook a few minutes until of desired consistency and add lemon juice and cumin to mix well.
- Place this mixture on top of fish, and continue baking the fish for 10-15 minutes longer, until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with rice or couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 331.6, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 26.3
MEDITERRANEAN HERB CRUSTED TILAPIA
Make a flavorful crust for mild tilapia with crisp panko bread crumbs, fresh spinach and fragrant Mediterranean herbs like marjoram, basil and oregano.
Provided by McCormick
Categories Entrees,
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place fish on foil-lined shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with salt. Mix butter and all of the spices in medium bowl. Brush fish with 1 tablespoon of the seasoned butter.
- Stir spinach, panko, bell pepper and Parmesan cheese into remaining seasoned butter. Divide mixture evenly among fish fillets, pressing lightly so mixture adheres to top of fish.
- Bake 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 Calories
BAKED MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA
From the back of a bag of Costco's frozen tilapia fillets came this "Captain's Favorite Recipe". It's a quick, delicious, and heart-healthy favorite in my family, and it's requested often.
Provided by bluehillnative
Categories Tilapia
Time 42m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Defrost tilapia and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Peel and slice onions 1/4" thick, keeping the rings together. Transfer sliced onion with a pancake turner to a skillet. Saute onion in olive oil over medium heat, 2-3 minutes on each side, or until onions are translucent.
- In a 13"x9"x2" roasting pan, arrange half of the onion slices to cover the bottom. Place fish on top of onions. Sprinkle olives, garlic, basil and pepper over the fish. Top with remaining onion slices and sliced tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Place pan with fish in center of oven, uncovered, and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until fish is opaque.
Tips:
- To ensure the tilapia is cooked evenly, use a baking dish that is large enough to accommodate the fillets in a single layer.
- If you don't have a lemon on hand, you can substitute lime juice or white wine vinegar.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of herbs and spices to your liking. For a more pronounced flavor, use fresh herbs instead of dried.
- To prevent the tilapia from drying out, brush it with olive oil or melted butter before baking.
- If you're short on time, you can skip the marinating step and bake the tilapia immediately. However, marinating the fish for at least 30 minutes will help it absorb more flavor.
- Serve the baked tilapia with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or quinoa.
Conclusion:
Baked Mediterranean tilapia is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this versatile fish. This simple recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, baked Mediterranean tilapia is sure to please everyone at the table.
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