Best 9 Italian Tilapia Alfredo Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Italy, where flavors dance on your palate like a symphony. Our Italian tilapia Alfredo is an orchestra of delectable flavors, featuring tender tilapia fillets enveloped in a creamy, rich Alfredo sauce. This delectable dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, with three variations to suit your preferences.

1. **Classic Italian Tilapia Alfredo:** Experience the quintessential Italian flavors in this classic recipe. Succulent tilapia fillets are pan-fried to perfection, then lovingly coated in a luscious Alfredo sauce made from scratch.

2. **Sun-Dried Tomato Italian Tilapia Alfredo:** Embark on a Mediterranean adventure with this vibrant variation. Sun-dried tomatoes, with their concentrated sweetness and tangy notes, add a burst of flavor to the creamy Alfredo sauce, creating a delightful harmony of tastes.

3. **Spinach and Mushroom Italian Tilapia Alfredo:** Indulge in a symphony of textures and flavors with this hearty recipe. Sautéed spinach and mushrooms are folded into the velvety Alfredo sauce, adding a touch of earthiness and a medley of textures that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN TILAPIA ALFREDO RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Italian tilapia alfredo Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-39535

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 skinless boneless tilapia
1 jar Classic Alfredo sauce
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Lay fish in a single layer on a broiling pan and broil 6 minutes on each side. Cover with Alfredo sauce and return to the oven reducing the heat to 400. Bake 6-8 minutes each side and serve on it's own or over rice or pasta.

BAKED ITALIAN TILAPIA



Baked Italian Tilapia image

It's easy to include healthful fish in your weekly menus with recipes as tasty and simple as this one! -Kimberly McGee, Mosheim, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, drained
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place tilapia in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with pepper. Spoon tomatoes over tilapia; top with onion and green pepper., Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Freeze option: Cool fish mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet, stirring occasionally, until a thermometer inserted in fish reads 145°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)



Parmesan Crusted Tilapia (Olive Garden Copycat) image

I am always looking for ways to get lean meat and fish into my family's diet. I tried this and everyone including my two year old gobbled it up!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Tilapia

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

36 ounces tilapia fillets
1 1/4 cups alfredo sauce (home made or store bought. Extra can be used to mix with pasta if desired)
8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked
1 lemon, sliced into 6 wedges
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, for tilapia crusting mixture
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, for tilapia crusting mixture
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for tilapia crusting mixture
4 cups zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices and halved
4 cups yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices and halved
2 cups red bell peppers, cut into strips
2 cups red onions, cut into strips
1 tablespoon italian seasoning, for vege mixture
1 tablespoon kosher salt, for vege mixture
1 tablespoon chopped garlic, for vege mixture
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, for vege mixture

Steps:

  • To make Tilapia Crusting Mixture:
  • Using a spoon, thoroughly mix all ingredients specified for crusting in a large bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Italian Vegetables:
  • In a large bowl, combine all vegetables and other ingredients specified for vege mixture and mix thoroughly.
  • Place onto a baking sheet, forming a single layer. Set aside until ready for baking with tilapia.
  • Assembling Parmesan Crusted Tilapia:
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place Tilapia fillets in a non-stick, shallow, baking pan.
  • Pour 3 tablespoons of Alfredo sauce onto each tilapia fillet. Use bottom of spoon to evenly coat top of fish.
  • Sprinkle 1/3 cup of prepared tilapia crusting mixture onto each piece and firmly pat breading evenly over Alfredo sauce. Place pan of tilapia on top rack and at the same time, place baking sheet with vegetables on the center rack, in the oven. After approximately 15 minutes, or when the internal temperature of fish reaches 150 degrees F, remove fish from oven and transfer onto a large platter.
  • The vegetables should bake for an additional five minutes, or until tender, and remove from oven.
  • Toss the vegetables with angel hair pasta (and extra Alfredo sauce if you like)and place around fish.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 96.2, Sodium 1726.4, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 10.7, Protein 49.3

SPICY PASTA WITH TILAPIA



Spicy Pasta With Tilapia image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound tilapia fillets, cut into small chunks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 28-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for topping
Kosher salt
10 ounces multigrain spaghetti
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Toss the tilapia, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic starts to soften, about 30 seconds. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
  • When the pasta is almost done, add the tilapia to the skillet with the tomato sauce and simmer, stirring gently, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and the remaining 1/4 cup basil; season with salt. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Divide among bowls and top with more basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 71 milligrams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 24 grams

SEAFOOD FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo image

I like to serve this lovely pasta, featuring scallops and shrimp, with crusty Italian bread. Sprinkled with tomato and parsley, this dish looks as mouthwatering as it tastes. -Jimmy Spellings, Oakland, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 pound sea scallops, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Roma tomato, diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and scallops in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute shallot in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in cream; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thickened. , Drain fettuccine; stir into cream sauce. Add shrimp, scallops and cheese; toss to coat. Sprinkle with tomato and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702 calories, Fat 34g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

ITALIAN TILAPIA



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Fresh Italian flavors turn mild-tasting tilapia fillets into a family-pleasing meal. You could also use a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese in place of fresh mozzarella. -Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 cup diced tomatoes with roasted garlic
1/2 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place fillets in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Top with tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, cheese and basil. Bake 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TILAPIA ALFREDO



Tilapia Alfredo image

Make and share this Tilapia Alfredo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by voodoocrue

Categories     Weeknight

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 -8 tilapia fillets
cajun seasoning, both sides
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, per fillet
1 (15 ounce) jar newmans roasted garlic alfredo sauce
16 ounces frozen shrimp
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Saute shrimp in a skillet with butter and minced garlic.
  • Add Alfredo sauce to the shrimp and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Heat up grill to 375 degrees.
  • Season fillets on both sides.
  • After grill is hot cook fish for 5-7 minutes,turn over once.
  • Pour sauce over fish and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.5, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 348.1, Sodium 1222.1, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.1, Protein 63.6

ALFREDO SHRIMP TILAPIA



Alfredo Shrimp Tilapia image

This is my version of Ruby Tuesday's New Orleans Tilapia. Tilapia fillets are baked then topped with alfredo sauce, sauteed red peppers and garlic cooked shrimp. I'm not very good at copycatting recipes, but we had this last night and it was mighty fine.

Provided by MNLisaB

Categories     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets
1 cup alfredo sauce
3/4 lb shrimp, cleaned,shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons creole seasoning
1 sweet red pepper, sliced very thin into slivers
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons grated romano cheese or 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425*.
  • Wash and dry tilapia filets, spread with olive oil and creole seasoning, to your taste.
  • Place in well oiled baking pan, bake for 8-10 minutes, until just white.
  • While fish is baking, saute slivers of red pepper in 1 tbs butter,until cooked, about 5 minutes.
  • Warm alfredo in a small saucepan.
  • In a frypan, melt 3 tbs butter, add minced garlic and cleaned, prepared shrimp, saute for about 5 minutes.
  • When fish is ready, remove from pan from oven.
  • Carefully remove fillets, 4 per plate.
  • Place one quarter of the red pepper slivers and one quarter of the cooked shrimp on top of fillets.
  • Top with 1/4 cup of alfredo, sprinkle of grated cheese and a dusting of more creole seasoning.
  • If you like, you can put this under the broiler for about a minute.

ITALIAN-STYLE TILAPIA FILLETS



Italian-Style Tilapia Fillets image

Dinner ready in just 15 minutes! Enjoy mild fish fillets cooked with olives and cherry tomatoes - perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb tilapia or catfish fillets, cut into 4 serving pieces
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of fish fillets with seasoning blend. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add fish; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until golden. Remove fish from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • Heat same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes; cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and juicy. Stir in olives. Serve over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh tilapia fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
  • Grate your own Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
  • Add some chopped fresh parsley or basil to the Alfredo sauce for extra flavor.
  • Serve the tilapia Alfredo with your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine.

Conclusion:

This Italian Tilapia Alfredo is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The tilapia is cooked to perfection in a creamy Alfredo sauce, and the whole dish is topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve it with your favorite pasta and a side of vegetables for a complete meal.

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