Best 7 Fragrant Citrus Tilapia Recipes

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Tilapia, a mild-flavored and flaky white fish, is a versatile canvas for a variety of烹饪techniques and flavor profiles. In this collection of recipes, we'll explore the bright and refreshing flavors of citrus to elevate tilapia to new heights. From a zesty citrus marinade to a tangy citrus-herb sauce, these recipes offer a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, these citrus-infused tilapia recipes are sure to impress.

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TILAPIA WITH CITRUS SAUCE



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The lemon, lime and orange sauce adds zest to this flaky, delicate-flavored fish. -Francis Garland, Anniston, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 small lemon, sliced
1/2 medium lime, sliced
1/2 small navel orange, sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 green onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place milk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Dip fish in milk, then coat with flour mixture., Spray fillets with cooking spray. In a large nonstick skillet, cook fish over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute garlic in butter and oil for 1 minute. Add the lemon, lime and orange slices, juices and onions; cook 1 minute longer. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TILAPIA WITH CITRUS BAGNA CAUDA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons
4 anchovy fillets, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
6 (6-ounce) skinless tilapia fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the butter and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan over low to medium heat just until the butter is melted, stirring frequently. Add the anchovies and stir until the anchovies dissolve, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat. Stir in the orange juice, basil, and lemon and orange zests. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt.
  • The bagna cauda sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before using.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and brush both sides of the fish with remaining 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Working in 2 batches, fry the fish until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to platter. Cover with foil and keep warm in the oven while cooking the second batch of fish. Drizzle the sauce over and around the fish and serve.

CITRUS TILAPIA EN PAPILLOTE



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 clove garlic, mashed
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest and juice of 1 orange
Four 4-ounce tilapia fillets
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups fresh baby spinach, for serving
Grilled Summer Relish, recipe follows
2 scallions, white and pale green parts only
1 ear corn
1 orange bell pepper
1 yellow squash, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium heat. Fold four sheets of foil in half crosswise to crease, and then unfold.
  • Combine the oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest and orange juice in a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
  • Place 1 fillet on one side of the crease on each sheet of foil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Divide the oil mixture equally among the fillets.
  • Working with 1 foil sheet at a time, fold the foil over the fillet and tightly crimp the edges of the foil to close the packets to create a papillote. Place each papillote on the grill and close the lid of the grill. Grill until the papillotes are fully puffed, about 12 minutes.
  • Carefully cut the foil to open and serve the fillets on the spinach and top with the Grilled Summer Relish.
  • Prepare the grill to medium heat. Brush the scallions, corn, bell pepper and squash on both sides with the oil. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Grill the vegetables until slightly charred and just tender, turning often, about 5 minutes for the scallions, 8 minutes for the squash and pepper and 10 minutes for the corn. Transfer the vegetables to a cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Cut the corn from the cob directly into a bowl and mix in the scallions, peppers and squash.
  • Meanwhile whisk the lemon juice, oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Add the oil mixture to the bowl of vegetables; toss to coat.

FRAGRANT CITRUS TILAPIA



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As published in Raley's Something Extra magazine, Holiday 2005 edition. Great served with herbed wild rice.

Provided by Veghead

Categories     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb tilapia fillet
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Rinse fish and pat dry. Place in a 7 x 11 inch baking dish. Combine juice, butter, zest and tarragon in a microwave-safe dish. Cook on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Pour over fish. Season with salt and pepper and bake for 10 minutes or until fish reaches 150F on a meat thermometer and flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 110.1, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 23.1

CITRUS TILAPIA



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Provided by Jeanne Besser

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice or high-quality store-bought orange juice
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Steps:

  • 1. On a plate, combine the flour and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the tilapia in the flour.
  • 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the fish and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden and just cooked through. Remove the fish and set aside.
  • 3. Add the orange juice, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and the ginger to the skillet. Increase the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Taste and add lemon zest or more lemon juice if necessary. Return the fish to the skillet, coat with sauce, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.

SPICY ORANGE TILAPIA



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Categories     Sauce     Orange     Tilapia     Simmer

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup orange or orange-pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper. Coat the tilapia fillets in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • In a large skillet over moderately high heat, heat 2 tablespoon of the oil until hot but not smoking. Carefully add the fillets and cook for 3 minutes. Flip the fillets and continue cooking until firm to the touch, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe the pan clean, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and place over moderate heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the orange juice, lemon juice, ginger, and sriracha and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the butter, then remove the sauce from the heat, spoon over the tilapia, and serve immediately.

TILAPIA WITH CITRUS-GARLIC SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Side     Tilapia

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 5- to 6-ounce tilapia fillets
Kosher salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Ingredients for Citrus-Garlic Sauce (page 165, see Note)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the fillets on both sides with salt. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until it's hot but not smoking. Add the tilapia to the pan and cook until the fish is opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  • Wipe out the skillet and prepare the citrus-garlic sauce. Arrange the fillets on 4 individual plates or on a platter. Pour the sauce over the fillets and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose a large nonstick skillet to ensure that the tilapia fillets cook evenly and don't stick to the pan.
  • Season the tilapia fillets liberally with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when cooking the tilapia fillets. If the pan is too crowded, the fish will steam instead of fry and won't get crispy.
  • Cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and opaque.
  • Serve the tilapia fillets immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This fragrant citrus tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The citrus marinade infuses the tilapia with a bright and tangy flavor, and the crispy skin adds a nice textural contrast. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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