Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing baked tilapia filets, delicately enveloped in a light and flavorful French onion sauce. The tilapia, a mild and flaky white fish, is perfectly complemented by the savory and aromatic sauce, infused with the essence of caramelized onions and herbs. This delightful dish promises a symphony of flavors that will dance on your palate. The accompanying recipes in this article offer variations to suit your preferences, including a tangy lemon-herb sauce for a refreshing twist or a creamy tomato sauce for a rich and indulgent experience. Whether you're seeking a simple yet elegant weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your guests, these baked tilapia recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings.
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BAKED TILAPIA FILLETS WITH LIGHT FRENCH ONION SAUCE
This recipe was from The Laughing Cow website. I printed it out over 4 months ago and now I have made it. This is a quick dinner that is sure to impress.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees; prepare a baking sheet by spraying with non-stick cooking spray, rinse and dry fillets. Place on prepared baking sheet and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bake fish in oven until it flakes easily with fork, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- While the fish bakes, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat; add diced peppers and zucchini; saute until crisp tender, season with salt and pepper, divide cooked vegetables among 4 plates and top with cooked fish fillet.
- For the sauce; reduce heat to medium and add the remaining oil to pan. Gradually whisk in half-and-half and then cheese; stir until the cheese is melted and sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in chives, season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with cheese sauce over plated fish; garnish with additional chives if desired.
LEMON BUTTER BAKED TILAPIA RECIPE
This easy oven baked tilapia recipe makes a healthy dinner in only 20 minutes. Lemon butter tilapia needs just 5 simple ingredients!
Provided by Maya Krampf
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
- Cut the lemon in half. Juice and zest one half (you should get about 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest). Slice the other half into thin slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Protein 34.4 g, Fat 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 115.5 mg, Sodium 772 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 0.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4.9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED TILAPIA WITH LOTS OF SPICE
This is a fabulous recipe for oven fried tilapia slightly adapted from Paul Prudhomme's wonderful "Fork In The Road" lower fat cookbook. I served this for dinner with family and it got rave reviews. Even my picky 5 year old eater enjoyed it. The ingredient list here is long, but is mostly spices. Please don't be put off, this is wonderful stuff and once you get the spice mixture combined, quite easy to make.
Provided by ladypit
Categories Tilapia
Time 29m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- In a small bowl combine the spices from the salt through the Italian seasoning and set it aside.
- In a shallow container mix the bread crumbs, dried parsley, and green onions.
- Measure 4 tsp of the spice mix and sprinkle that all over the 4 fish fillets.
- Add the remaining spice mix to the bread crumbs, mixing well. Add the olive oil to the bread crumb mix, blending it in with your hands.
- Dredge the fish in the breadcrumbs, coating well.
- Shake off any excess breadcrumbs.
- Place the fish on a baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Bake for 6 minutes.
- Turn over and bake for 4 minutes.
- Turn over again and bake until flaky, about 4 more minutes.
- Serve immediately.
BAKED TILAPIA
I've decided to cook healthier for my family, and that includes having more fish at home. After looking at easy tilapia recipes I decided to try baked tilapia. I love that it's fast, too! -Hope Stewart, Raleigh, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place tilapia in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt; pour over the fillets. Sprinkle with capers, oregano and paprika., Bake, uncovered, at 425° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.
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
BAKED TILAPIA IN GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL
Steps:
- Rub the fish fillets with the crushed garlic, then place them in a shallow, non-reactive dish. Spoon the olive oil over the fish until they are coated. Place the onion on top of the fish. Cover the fish and refrigerate overnight to allow the fish to soak in the marinade.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- If baking the fish, transfer it to a 9x13 inch baking dish along with the olive oil, garlic, and onion. Sprinkle the fish with the cayenne or white pepper. If you are grilling the fish, wrap the fish and oil, garlic, onion, and pepper in aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 73.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
EASY PAN-FRIED TILAPIA
Steps:
- Dry tilapia fillets and cut each in half. Season each fillet with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge in flour to coat, shaking off excess.
- Melt butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry fish quickly, working in batches if needed, until edges appear white, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until easily flaked with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
- Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour white wine into the pan, reduce heat, and let simmer until reduced by about half, 5 to 7 minutes. Drizzle sauce over fish before serving and garnish with capers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 425.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
EASY BAKED TILAPIA
This recipe is an easy way to add more healthy fish to your diet. It has a wonderful Cajun flavor and is also very fresh tasting with the lemon slices.-Caroline Shively c/o Eva Synalovski, New York, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with butter-flavored spray. Place fillets in dish; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Top with lemon, peppers and onion; sprinkle with pepper., Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the freshest tilapia fillets you can find. Fresh tilapia fillets should be firm to the touch and have a mild, slightly sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry before cooking. This will help the fish to cook evenly and prevent it from steaming.
- Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper before baking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
- Bake the tilapia fillets in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. The fish is cooked through when it is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the tilapia is baking, prepare the light French onion sauce. This sauce is made with butter, onions, garlic, white wine, chicken broth, and heavy cream. It is a delicious and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with the tilapia.
- To serve, spoon the light French onion sauce over the baked tilapia fillets. You can also garnish the dish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
Baked tilapia fillets with light French onion sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The tilapia is flaky and tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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