Best 7 Crispy Dill Tilapia Recipes

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Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish that takes well to a variety of seasonings. In this recipe, it is coated in a crispy dill breadcrumb mixture and baked until golden brown. The result is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The recipe also includes instructions for making a creamy dill sauce that can be served with the tilapia. Additionally, there are tips for choosing the best tilapia fillets and how to properly bread and bake the fish.

The crispy dill tilapia is a simple yet flavorful dish that is easy to make. The tilapia fillets are coated in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh dill, and spices. The fillets are then baked until they are crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The creamy dill sauce is made with a combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. The sauce is served on top of the tilapia fillets.

This recipe also includes tips for choosing the best tilapia fillets. It is important to choose fillets that are firm and have a mild odor. The fillets should also be free of any blemishes or discoloration. The recipe also provides instructions for properly breading and baking the fish. The fillets should be coated in the breadcrumb mixture and then sprayed with cooking spray. The fillets should be baked in a preheated oven until they are crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED TILAPIA WITH DILL AND SOUR CREAM



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These tilapia fillets are baked with a topping of sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped red onion, lemon, and dill, making for a flavorful fish dish.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 to 8 fillets tilapia (about 4 ounces each)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons onion (red, finely chopped)
1 tablespoon dill (fresh, finely chopped)
2 teaspoons parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon lemon juice​ ​( fresh )

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or a baking dish large enough to hold the tilapia in a single layer.
  • Arrange the tilapia fillets in the baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, finely chopped onion, dill, parsley, and lemon juice; spread the mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 287 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 3 to 4 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CRISPY BREADED TILAPIA



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This breaded tilapia provides a quick and tasty meal that my family loves!

Provided by Indy Chef

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¾ tablespoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets, halved
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine panko, parsley, and salt on a dinner plate. Mix egg and milk together in a bowl.
  • Dip fillets into the milk mixture and shake off excess. Lightly dredge in panko mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fillets and cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook until fillets are no longer translucent in the center and they easily flake with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1478 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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

HUDSON'S BAKED TILAPIA WITH DILL SAUCE



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Baked tilapia seasoned with Cajun and citrus served with a creamy sauce of fresh dill and lemon.

Provided by KHUDSON3

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 lemon, thinly sliced
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Season the tilapia fillets with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning on both sides. Arrange the seasoned fillets in a single layer in the baking dish. Place a layer of lemon slices over the fish fillets. I usually use about 2 slices on each piece so that it covers most of the surface of the fish.
  • Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • While the fish is baking, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, lemon juice and dill in a small bowl. Serve with tilapia.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 500.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA FILLETS



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This recipe is quick and easy with plenty of flavor! Even my husband (who doesn't like fish that much) went back for seconds! Works well in low-carb diets.

Provided by France C

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tilapia fillets
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Whisk Parmesan cheese, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
  • Coat tilapia fillets with olive oil and press into the Parmesan cheese mixture. Arrange coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 280.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

DEEP-FRIED TILAPIA



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In Wisconsin, the "Friday Fish Fry" is a time-honored tradition. This deep-fried tilapia is my family's way of bringing it home.

Provided by jennalenna

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Season fillets with salt and pepper. Dust with 1/3 cup of flour.
  • Beat buttermilk and egg in a bowl. Combine remaining flour, cornmeal, seafood seasoning, baking powder, and baking soda in another bowl. Dip all flour-dusted fillets into egg mixture, then into seasoned flour mixture.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan or deep fryer. Fry fillets, working in batches if needed, until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. Season again with salt as soon as your take them out of the pan or fryer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 512.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CRISPY TILAPIA



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Crispy! Serve with tartar sauce. You can cut into small pieces before breading so the kids can eat like nuggets. You can also deep fry! Stays crispy for packing in a lunch or picnic! A major importance in artisanal fishing in Africa and the Levant, and are of increasing importance in aquaculture around the world.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Tilapia

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs tilapia fillets, about 10
1/3 cup flour, for dusting fish
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
canola oil, to cover bottom of large pan

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper fish.
  • Dust fillets with 1/3 cup of flour.
  • Mix egg with buttermilk in one bowl.
  • Mix flour, corn meal, baking soda and baking powder, Old Bay in another bowl.
  • Dip all floured fish into egg then flour mixture.
  • Heat oil medium-high in large pan.
  • Fry, turning after 2 minutes on each side.
  • Salt as soon as you take out of pan.
  • Should be done in three batches.

Tips:

  • To ensure crispy tilapia, pat the fillets dry before coating them in the seasoned flour mixture.
  • Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the tilapia from sticking and ensure even cooking.
  • Heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat before adding the tilapia fillets. This will help to sear the fish and create a crispy crust.
  • Cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and flaky.
  • Serve the crispy tilapia fillets immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

This crispy dill tilapia recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The tilapia fillets are coated in a flavorful seasoned flour mixture and then pan-fried until crispy. The combination of the crispy tilapia and the tangy dill sauce creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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