Indulge in a culinary journey with our grilled bacon-wrapped tilapia, a tantalizing dish that marries the delicate flavor of tilapia with the smoky richness of bacon. This protein-packed meal is not only delicious but also remarkably easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Accompany your tilapia with a vibrant fresh fruit salsa, a refreshing medley of sweet and tangy flavors that will complement the fish beautifully. For a well-rounded meal, try our delectable roasted red potatoes and a crisp garden salad. These recipes are designed to create a harmonious symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.
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GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED TILAPIA & FRESH FRUIT SALSA #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. I love this recipe because it really reflects what my family and I love about of summer. Fresh flavors, vibrant colors, the sweet fruits of the summer harvest, juicy, succulent, and surprisingly filling, mixed with the clear, cool water taste of a white fleshed fish fillet, and the smokey flavor of apple wood smoked bacon. Grilled on charcoal, how can you go wrong? Yum! I am sad to see summer leaving but this, grilled on a warm autumn day will make reminisce of those wonderful days of BBQ's with friends and family. For a refreshing drink to to have along side, a freshly made lime margarita or a tall glass of iced tea, or for the children limeade. Complete the meal with pieces of grilled watermelon for a light and interesting dessert! I hope you enjoy!
Provided by MangekyouWolfe
Categories Healthy
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 Fish Fillets with about 1/2 cup salsa each, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the Salsa: Find the butt of the peach and slice the peach all the way around the pit. Twist to release the flesh from the pit, and remove the pit from the other half of the flesh by prying it loose with a spoon. Do this with the other peach and set aside.
- Mince the onion and the red bell pepper and pour them in a medium sized bowl. Chop the peach halves into bite sized pieces and pour in with the onion and pepper. Squeeze the juice from one of the lime halves over the peaches, onion, and peppers, followed by the honey, and season to taste with the salt and pepper. Mince the cilantro and add to taste. Mix thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes, at least.
- For the Tilapia Fillets: Ready the grill with enough charcoal to burn around 375 to 425 degrees for at least 30 - 45 minutes. Accumulate charcoal to be sure that the heat is concentrated mostly in the middle.
- Wrap the tilapia fillets in two slices of bacon a peice, drizzle with lime juice from the other half the sliced lime, to taste. Season to taste with pepper and garlic powder. Place the tilapia fillets onto a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Alluminum Foil. Fold the wrap in half, longway, fold one side over the other to create a seal. Turn and fold the open sides to create two more seals.
- Place indirect from the heat on the charcoal grill, seal side up and grill until the fish fillets are flakey and the bacon is thoroughly cooked, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let set a moment before opening.
- Top the fillets with fresh peach salsa and close the wrap to warm the salsa through but not to cook. Serve in the alluminum foil on a large plate with grilled sliced seasoned tomatoes and a grilled flour tortilla. Garnish with more peach salsa and a sprig of cilantro.
GRILLED BACON WRAPPED TILAPIA
How to wrap and grill bacon wrapped tilapia
Provided by Sandi Gaertner
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to 400ยบ F.
- Spray coat a grilling basket with cooking spray.
- Put the tilapia in a dish. Coat with salt and pepper.
- Brush a small amount of olive oil onto the fish.
- Take two raw pieces of bacon and wrap it around the tilapia.
- Do this with all of the pieces of tilapia.
- Put into the grilling cage.
- (I kept a plate under the basket as I prepared the fish so it wouldn't drip all over the kitchen.)
- Put grill basket with the fish onto the grill.
- Cook on one side for 5 minutes on high heat and then flip the basket to cook the other side.
- Cook until the fish is flaky and white. Bacon may need a few extra minutes, and that is okay.
- Serve warm with parsley sprinkled on top.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 347 kcal, Protein 40 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g
FOILED AGAIN! BAKED TILAPIA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. Tilapia fillets are simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon zest, then packaged in aluminum foil for baking. Once done, they are topped with a browned butter and almond sauce with freshly squeezed lemon juice. It is paired with roasted cauliflower florets, red onion wedges and grape tomatoes for a sweet side dish Serve with rice or for a low-carb option, green salad.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Tilapia
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and cut off an additional 4 squares of foil to make fish packets.
- Melt butter in olive oil over low heat; brush foil squares with just a small amount of this mixture (the remainder will be used for the sauce) - alternatively, you can spray the foil with cooking spray.
- Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper; lay one fillet on each foil square and grate the lemon zest over each.
- Close up packets and arrange on a prepared baking sheet; bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place cauliflower florets, onion, and tomatoes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil; arrange, in a single layer, on the other prepared baking sheet.
- Season vegetables with salt and pepper and roast until cauliflower just begins to brown on the edges and tomatoes soften and collapse, about 15 minutes.
- Once fish and vegetables are done, place almonds in remaining olive oil/butter mixture and heat just until almonds are golden, only about 1 minute - be careful, they burn easily (even if they do brown, they are still good).
- Open packets and plate fish with cauliflower mix along side; top with sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.7, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 79.6, Sodium 378.1, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 38.7
CASHEW CRUSTED STUFFED TILAPIA
This recipe was created for Ready Set Cook 2005. Not only is this dish a beautiful presentation but it is easy to prepare and tastes fabulous. The apricots add a pleasant sweetness to the orzo based stuffing. Serve with broccoli, carrots, asparagus, or sauteed greens.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Tilapia
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine all Cashew Crust ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Rinse tilapia and pat dry.
- Whisk egg white in a small bowl and pour onto a small plate.
- Lightly flour one side of the tilapia fillets (fish should be covered in a fine dust layer of flour).
- Dredge floured side of fillet in egg white and then in Cashew Crust mixture.
- Set coated fillets (crust side up) on waxed paper and let set.
- Meanwhile, mix all the stuffing ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Carefully turn tilapia fillets over and squeeze lemon juice on fillets.
- Spread Stuffing evenly over fillet and fold so that the thicker side is on top (Use toothpicks to hold together if your fillets are small).
- Place in buttered baking dish and replace any crust that was wiped away.
- Cook at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 68, Sodium 499.8, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 13.9, Protein 34.1
LEMON GRILLED WHOLE TILAPIA WITH GRILLED BELL PEPPER SALSA #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. I like grilling my fish with a "protective layer" of lemon because it ensures that the fish will not dry out, and the lemon will prevent the fish from burning on the grill. I find grilling fish this way foolproof, and good for first-time whole fish grilling. I personally prefer cooking fish whole because the flavor of the fish is much better than eating it filleted. A lot of the fish's flavor comes from its bones and head. The grilled bell pepper salsa is inspired by mexican salsa and italian roasted bell peppers. Dip your bread of choice and enjoy!
Provided by Stellaaa
Categories Mixer
Time 1h
Yield 2 fishes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Clean your fish, AGAIN. Rinse well from the market, make sure that all the nasty bits are gone- gills, intestines and all.
- Make 2 slits on each side, and salt your fish liberally inside and both sides outside.
- STUFF EACH FISH with 5 pinched grape tomatoes (pinch with fingers so juices come out!), one clove of smashed/sliced garlic, 1/4 of sliced yellow onion and 2 lemon slices. (If using fillets, you should have the stuffing sandwiched between two fillets).
- Lay out the fish on a piece of aluminum foil, and place lemon slices on each side, using half a lemon per side. (if using fillets, place lemon slices outside the "fillet sandiwich").
- Wrap it in aluminum foil, sealing it shut, but don't overdo it. You need to be able to release the fish in one piece, with the lemons intact! Set aside.
- Make a "tray" with sides, using aluminum foil.
- Clean peppers, remove veins and seeds. Brush with hot sauce (my default is Sriracha, but use whatever you have available), place inside foil.
- Put the rest of the cherry tomatoes in the foil tray, season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your grill. I use a gas grill, and this was set to medium heat. (Sorry, I don't know how to grill over charcoal.).
- Place your two fish packs and "vegetable tray" on the grill. Let the onions grill directly, so just place them wherever there is space. Cover the grill.
- While the fish cooks, heat up 1/4 cup of olive oil then roughly chop garlic into small pieces. Once hot, reduce fire to low and add rosemary sprig. Let it release its oils.
- Then add the chopped garlic in the pot. Cook the garlic a little, but not burning. About a minute, just for the flavor to bloom. Turn it off, and keep it in the pan.
- After 12-15 mins, one side of the fish is done. The onions and tomatoes will be done as the same time one side is done. You can tell because the tomatoes are oozing on the grill.
- Cook the other side of the fish for another 12-15 minutes (If this is your first time grilling fish, cook the next side for 12 minutes then turn the grill off. and leave the fish for another 5-7 minutes. Don't worry, the fish wont burn/dry out. The lemon will burn before it burns the fish).
- Remove onions and tomatoes from the grill. Place in blender. Once the bell peppers are properly grilled (they take a bit longer, depending on size/shape), add them in the blender too.
- Pulse until you have a semi chunky texture. Turn the heat back on the garlic and olive oil and sautee the mixture in the heat, for another 2-3 minutes until all flavors are incorporated.
- Plate and enjoy with pita bread/soft taco tortillas or garden salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 101.9, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 2.4
CRISPY BACON WRAPPED STUFFED TILAPIA #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. I made this recipe for my hubby because he doesn't care much for fish (unless it's breaded and fried). I wanted him to eat a variety of proteins other than just steak and pork, and figured he wouldn't turn down the fish if it had bacon with it. He loved it. ^_^
Provided by canella kumke
Categories Weeknight
Time 30m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 1. In a small sauce pan heat the oil. When heated add the onions and fry for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
- 2. Add the red peppers, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, parsley, black pepper and salt. bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- 3. While the mixture cooks prepare your baking dish. (I use a disposable aluminum 8x8 in square cake pan because i dont like bacon grease on my good pans) Cut srips of reynolds wrap the size or your baking dish about 6 will be fine. Crinkle the strips of foil and securely place them in the bottom of your dish to make racks.
- 4. Remove the pepper mixture and process in a food processor (or blender) until smooth.
- 5. Return the mixture to the pan and stir in the bread crumbs until combined.
- 6. Spread the mixture evenly among the 4 Tilapia filets and roll them up. Wrap them in bacon using one strip of bacon per filet. If needed secure them in place with toothpicks.
- 7. Place the filet rolls over the racks to let the grease drain. Cover with reynolds wrap foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 8. In another baking dish spread the green beans evenly apart and sprinkle the top with pamesan cheese.
- 9. After the 20 minutes remove the filets and turn on the broiler. Remove the foil cover from the filets. Put the green beand and filets under the broiler and broil until the top of the bacon is crispy. Turn the filets to crisp the bottom side. If the cheese is burning too badly, take out the beans. when both sides f the bacon are crispy, take them out.
- Serve the tilapia with a big side of green beans and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 73.4, Sodium 353.5, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 8.7, Protein 32.3
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA FOR 2
Just because you are serving a smaller serving meals doesn't mean you have to give up flavor. This delicious fish dish is sure to please with its tropical flavor.-Beth Fleming, Downers Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings (1/2 cup salsa).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, onion, green pepper, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Chill until serving., Combine oil and remaining lime juice; drizzle over fillets. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt., On a greased grill rack, grill fish, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
Years ago I found a grilled tilapia recipe in a seafood cookbook. The pineapple salsa with cilantro has a touch of spice and goes so well with the flaky, tender fish. -Beth Fleming, Downers Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings (2 cups salsa).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For salsa, in a small bowl, combine pineapple, green onions, green pepper, cilantro, 4 teaspoons lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Refrigerate until serving., Mix oil and remaining lime juice; drizzle over fillets. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt., Grill fish, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
A Pampered Chef recipe that utilizes packaged taco seasoning for the fish and a simple pineapple salsa or pico de gallo. You could substitute any other fish that holds together well when grilling.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat 5 minutes. As pan heats, peel pineapple half; cut lengthwise into two pieces and remove core. Slice each pineapple piece lengthwise into three strips. Arrange strips in a single layer over grill pan; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear. Set aside. While pineapple cooks, chop onion and cut pepper in half lengthwise -- remove and discard seeds. Chop chile and cilantro. Combine onion, pepper, cilantro and salt in a small bowl. Zest the lime to measure 1 teaspoons zest and juice lime to measure 1 tablespoons juice. Add both to onion mixture; mix well.
- Whisk taco seasoning mix and oil in a bowl. Add tilapia; turn to coat. Place two tilapia fillets on grill pan. Cook 2 minutes or until grill marks appear. Turn tilapia over; cook 2 minutes or until tilapia flakes easily with a fork. Remove tilapia from pan. Wipe out pan and repeat with remaining fillets.
- As tilapia cooks, chop pineapple and add to onion mixture; mix well. Top tilapia with pineapple salsa.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh tilapia fillets. If using frozen fillets, thaw them completely before cooking.
- To ensure that the bacon wraps around the tilapia fillets evenly, use thin slices of bacon.
- To prevent the bacon from burning, cook the tilapia fillets over medium heat.
- To add extra flavor to the tilapia fillets, marinate them in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before grilling.
- For a healthier version of this recipe, bake the tilapia fillets instead of grilling them.
- To make the fresh fruit salsa, use a variety of fruits, such as mango, pineapple, and papaya. Be sure to dice the fruit into small pieces so that it is easy to eat.
- Season the fresh fruit salsa with lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
- Serve the grilled bacon-wrapped tilapia fillets with the fresh fruit salsa and your favorite sides, such as rice or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Grilled bacon-wrapped tilapia with fresh fruit salsa is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The tilapia fillets are flaky and tender, while the bacon adds a smoky flavor. The fresh fruit salsa is a refreshing and flavorful complement to the tilapia. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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