Best 8 Mediterranean Style Herbed Tilapia Recipes

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Tilapia, a mild-flavored yet versatile fish, takes on a vibrant Mediterranean flair in this delightful recipe. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the tantalizing flavors of this dish, where herbs de Provence, a melange of aromatic herbs, dances harmoniously with zesty lemon and garlic, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe collection presents three variations of Mediterranean-style tilapia, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. The first recipe, "Pan-Seared Tilapia with Herbs de Provence and Lemon," is a delightful symphony of flavors that combines the aromatic essence of herbs de Provence with the brightness of lemon and the savory notes of garlic. The second recipe, "Baked Tilapia with Herb Butter and Lemon," takes a more luxurious turn, infusing the tilapia with a rich, flavorful herb butter that melts into every bite. Last but not least, the "Grilled Tilapia with Herb Marinade and Lemon" lets the smoky char of the grill mingle with the vibrant flavors of herbs and lemon, resulting in a dish that is both rustic and refined.

These Mediterranean-style tilapia recipes are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. They can be paired with a variety of side dishes, from roasted vegetables to grilled zucchini, and can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a light and healthy snack. With their vibrant flavors and ease of preparation, these recipes are sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove or grill, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE HERBED TILAPIA



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Looking for seafood dinner? Bake these Fiber One™ original bran cereal mixture coated tilapia fillets; flavored with Italian seasoning - perfect if you love Mediterranean cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lb tilapia fillets (3/4 inch thick)
1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
Cooking spray
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1/2 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives (about 20 olives)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with sides with cooking spray. Cut tilapia into 6 serving pieces. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush in food processor).
  • In shallow bowl, mix cereal, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. In another shallow bowl, beat egg white and water. Dip fish pieces into egg white, then coat with cereal mixture; place in pan. Spray each fillet with cooking spray.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat sauce ingredients to boiling; reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes or until mixture thickens and flavors blend.
  • To serve, spoon about 3 tablespoons sauce over each fillet; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA



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I recently became a fan of tilapia. The mild taste makes it easy to top with our favorite ingredients. And it's low in calories and fat. What's not to love? -Robin Brenneman, Hilliard, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 cup canned Italian diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA



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We had some beautiful tilapia fillets, but no recipes! I had recently bought some amazing sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, and decided to invent a slightly Mediterranean fish dish for a quick weeknight dinner. My husband is a recipe purist, always follows them to the letter, but after this, he's learned to trust my inventions!

Provided by FLAPJACK18

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together the sun-dried tomatoes, olives and capers. Set aside.
  • Place the tilapia fillets side by side in a baking dish. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the fish flakes with a fork. Check after 10 minutes, so as not to overcook, or the fish may be dry. When fish is done, top with the tomato mixture, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 464 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

BREADED GARLIC-HERB TILAPIA



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This is a quick and easy recipe that does not have all the fat of traditional fried tilapia. Try this delicious breaded meal tonight!

Provided by Lehart75

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
6 tilapia fillets
1 cup garlic- and herb-seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning (such as McCormick®)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons milk
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Pat fish fillets dry.
  • Mix bread crumbs, seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a zip-top bag. Seal the bag and toss ingredients together in the sealed bag until thoroughly mixed.
  • Mix milk and egg together in a bowl. Place fillets, 1 at a time, into egg mixture, shaking off excess. Place into the zip-top bag, seal, and shake to coat evenly. Transfer fillets to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until easily flaked with a fork, about 15 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and continue to cook for until edges are crisp, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 72.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

MEDITERRANEAN HERB CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Make a flavorful crust for mild tilapia with crisp panko bread crumbs, fresh spinach and fragrant Mediterranean herbs like marjoram, basil and oregano.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tsp McCormick® Garlic, Minced
1 tsp McCormick® Marjoram Leaves
3/4 tsp McCormick® Mustard, Ground
3/4 tsp McCormick® Basil Leaves
3/4 tsp McCormick® Oregano Leaves
1/2 tsp McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
6 tilapia or flounder fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup butter melted
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach leaves
3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
3 tbsps shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place fish on foil-lined shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with salt. Mix butter and all of the spices in medium bowl. Brush fish with 1 tablespoon of the seasoned butter.
  • Stir spinach, panko, bell pepper and Parmesan cheese into remaining seasoned butter. Divide mixture evenly among fish fillets, pressing lightly so mixture adheres to top of fish.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 Calories

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA FOIL PACKS



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We filled foil packets with tilapia fillets, grape tomatoes, chopped artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives, then grilled them over medium heat for an easy, dirty-dish-busting meal that's ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
2 tilapia fillets, rinsed
Salt and pepper, if desired
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, artichoke hearts and olives; set aside.
  • Cut 2 (18-inch-long) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Place 1 tilapia fillet in center of each sheet. Spoon tomato mixture evenly over tilapia. Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
  • Place packets on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Open packets carefully. Sprinkle salt and pepper over top; serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

TOMATO-HERB GRILLED TILAPIA



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This super tilapia with ginger and lemon takes dinner over the top with minimal prep. Grilling the fish in foil is about as easy as it gets. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh gingerroot
3/4 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt, divided
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn (about 8 ounces), thawed
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped., In a bowl, combine tomatoes and corn; stir in 1 tablespoon herb mixture and remaining salt., Place each fillet on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Top with herb mixture; spoon tomato mixture alongside fish. Fold foil around fish and vegetables, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE BAKED TILAPIA



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I came up with this when I needed to make dinner in 20 minutes and all I had was defrosted tilapia. It's low in fat but high in flavor!

Provided by AniSarit

Categories     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tilapia fillets
1 small tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
4 tablespoons green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/3 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons red onions, finely diced
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt
Pam cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Spray Pam on a shallow baking dish and arrange the fillets (skin sides down) that have been seasoned with salt. Bake for 10 minutes, uncovered.
  • In the meantime, heat oil on a frying pan, and sauté the red onion and red bell pepper for a few minutes. When slightly tender, add the tomatoes, green olives, garlic, thyme, and black pepper. Cook a few minutes until of desired consistency and add lemon juice and cumin to mix well.
  • Place this mixture on top of fish, and continue baking the fish for 10-15 minutes longer, until it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve with rice or couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 331.6, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 26.3

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh tilapia fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount as fresh herbs.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tilapia, as it can become dry and tough.
  • Serve the tilapia immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
  • To add a little extra flavor to the tilapia, you can marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • You can also bake the tilapia in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until it is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Mediterranean-style tilapia is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your tilapia grilled, baked, or pan-fried, there is a recipe in this article that is sure to please you. So next time you are looking for a light and flavorful meal, give Mediterranean-style tilapia a try.

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