Best 7 Baked Tilapia Sandwiches Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Baked Tilapia Sandwiches, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. Prepared with flaky tilapia fillets, seasoned to perfection and baked until tender, these sandwiches offer a symphony of flavors. You'll also discover a medley of delectable recipes to satisfy every palate:

- Kick off your culinary journey with the classic Baked Tilapia Sandwich, a timeless combination of crispy bread, tender fish, and a tangy tartar sauce that brings a burst of freshness.

- Elevate your taste buds with the tantalizing Lemon-Dill Tilapia Sandwich, where zesty lemon and aromatic dill dance together on flaky tilapia, complemented by a creamy sauce.

- Dive into the depths of flavor with the Mediterranean-Inspired Tilapia Sandwich, a vibrant fusion of Mediterranean spices, grilled vegetables, and feta cheese, all nestled between soft pita bread.

- Embark on a taste adventure with the Asian-Style Tilapia Sandwich, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, where tilapia meets a delectable Asian-inspired glaze, crunchy slaw, and soft steamed buns.

- Delight in the simplicity of the Grilled Tilapia Sandwich, where perfectly grilled tilapia harmonizes with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy dressing, all wrapped in a warm tortilla.

- Treat yourself to the irresistible Pan-Fried Tilapia Sandwich, a golden-brown masterpiece where crispy tilapia pairs with melted cheese, tangy pickles, and a creamy spread, sandwiched between toasted bread.

- Satisfy your cravings with the Air-Fryer Tilapia Sandwich, a healthier take on a classic, where crispy tilapia is coated in a flavorful breading and cooked to perfection in an air fryer, served on a bed of fresh greens.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY BAKED TILAPIA



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This easy recipe for tilapia only takes a few minutes to prepare, uses few ingredients, and is flavorful.

Provided by F_Gory

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
2 teaspoons butter
¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
1 lemon, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower with broccoli and red pepper

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

TILAPIA SANDWICH



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Nonstick spray
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Two 6-ounce tilapia fillets
Two 6-inch soft French rolls, split and toasted
Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
Iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons pickled relish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a heavy-duty baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray in the oven to heat.
  • Mix together the melted butter, Dijon and dill in a pie plate. In another pie plate, combine the panko, cayenne and some salt and pepper. Dredge the fish through the melted butter mixture and then through the panko. Place on the hot sheet trays in the oven and bake until cooked through and lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Assemble the sandwich by slathering the toasted split roll with Tartar Sauce, topping with the breaded fish fillet and adding the tomato slices and shredded lettuce.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, relish, dill, mustard and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

BAKED TILAPIA



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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

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon paprika

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.

CRUNCHY OVEN-BAKED TILAPIA



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This baked tilapia is perfectly crunchy. Dip it in the fresh lime mayo for a burst of bright citrus flavor. -Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place fillets on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, salt, onion powder and pepper. Spread mayonnaise mixture over fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; spritz with cooking spray., Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PAN FRIED TILAPIA SANDWICH



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Tilapia is grilled with butter, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic, and then set atop toasted multigrain bread with melted pepper jack cheese and a sauce of mayo, dill relish, red onions, tomato, and a piri piri kick.

Provided by NAN13

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup minced red onion
½ cup finely chopped tomato
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
½ teaspoon ground piri piri chile pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter
4 slices pepperjack cheese
4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Stir together the mayonnaise, onion, tomato, relish, and piri piri in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Season the tilapia fillets on both sides with the seafood seasoning and garlic powder. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the tilapia fillets until they are golden brown on both sides and no longer translucent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place two slices of pepperjack cheese on top of each fillet, cover the skillet, and cook until the cheese has melted.
  • Place each tilapia fillet onto a slice of toasted bread, spread with the reserved sauce, then top with the remaining slices of bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 142.7 mg, Fat 55.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 1307.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

BAKED PARMESAN TILAPIA



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A quick and yummy way to prepare crispy tilapia the whole family will love, without frying. I get asked to make this several times a week by everyone in my family, especially the kids!

Provided by Mike

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
½ cup milk
½ cup prepared ranch dressing
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried basil
cooking spray
8 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Line an 11-17-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix milk and ranch dressing in a shallow bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper, celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, and basil in a bowl.
  • Spray bread crumb mixture with cooking spray until damp, then whisk bread crumbs. Repeat spraying and whisking 3 more times to lightly moisten crumb mixture with cooking spray.
  • Transfer crumb mixture to a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Gently press tilapia fillets into the flour to coat, and shake off the excess flour.
  • Dip the fillets into the ranch dressing mixture.
  • Place all the fillets into the resealable plastic bag; seal bag and shake to coat fish with bread crumb mixture.
  • Arrange tilapia on prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the breaded fish with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is easily flaked with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 550.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

BREADED BAKED TILAPIA



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So much flavor...so few ingredients! A quick and easy crumb coating makes this yummy tilapia recipe ideal for busy weeknights. Try the breading on cod for a change of pace. -Brandi Castillo, Santa Maria, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 tilapia fillets (5 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, garlic salt and oregano. Coat fillets in crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray., Bake 8-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Tilapia: Opt for fresh or frozen tilapia fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet flavor.
  • Season Wisely: Use a flavorful blend of herbs, spices, and seasonings to enhance the taste of the tilapia. Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon pepper are all great options.
  • Don't Overcook the Tilapia: Tilapia cooks quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it to prevent overcooking. Overcooked tilapia becomes dry and tough.
  • Use the Right Bread: For a classic tilapia sandwich, use a soft and fluffy bun or roll. You can also use whole-wheat or multigrain bread for a healthier option.
  • Add Your Favorite Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Some popular choices include lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and tartar sauce. You can also add a slice of cheese or your favorite spread.

Conclusion:

Baked tilapia sandwiches are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its mild flavor and flaky texture, tilapia pairs well with a variety of toppings and sauces. Whether you prefer a classic tartar sauce or something more adventurous, these sandwiches are sure to satisfy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give baked tilapia sandwiches a try!

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