Best 9 Mediterranean Tilapia Recipes

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Tilapia, a mild-flavored and versatile fish, takes on a delectable Mediterranean flair in this collection of recipes. Embark on a culinary journey through the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean, where fresh herbs, vibrant spices, and zesty citrus come together to create a symphony of flavors. From the classic flavors of Greece to the bold spices of Morocco, these tilapia recipes offer a diverse range of culinary experiences. Indulge in the simplicity of pan-seared tilapia with lemon and herbs, or savor the aromatic delight of tilapia baked in a fragrant tomato-based sauce. For a taste of North African cuisine, try the tantalizing tilapia tagine with preserved lemons and olives. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the delicate flavor of tilapia while infusing it with the vibrant essence of the Mediterranean. These recipes are not just a meal; they are an invitation to explore the rich culinary heritage of the Mediterranean, one delicious bite at a time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 POCKETS #RSC



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Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. These dinner pockets will take you on a Mediterranean adventure as soon as you open the foil and get your first smell of pure yumminess! They are perfect for a quick, easy and delicious dinner meal after a long day with the kids or work. I hope that you will give them a try. Cooking with Passion, sw :)

Provided by logansw

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 pockets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tilapia fillets
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon all purpose Greek seasoning, divided
4 slices prosciutto
1/3 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup zucchini, chopped
10 -12 olives, sliced
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon mint, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 teaspoons goat cheese
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 sheets Reynolds Wrap Foil, sheets 12x10 . 75

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Rub filets with 1/2 of the olive oil and 1/2 of the Greek seasoning.
  • Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto around each filet.
  • Place 1 filet on 1 sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Combine tomatoes, zucchini, olives, capers, parsley, mint, lemon juice & zest and remaining spice blend in a small mixing bowl. Toss.
  • Place equal amounts of tomato mixture on top of each filet. Top with goat cheese and black pepper.
  • Take the 2 opposite ends of foil, bring them together over filet and fold edges 2-3 times down and seal. Fold in 2 remaining open ends and seal.
  • Place aluminum pockets on a large oven proof sheet pan.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Unseal and serve.

BAKED MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA



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From the back of a bag of Costco's frozen tilapia fillets came this "Captain's Favorite Recipe". It's a quick, delicious, and heart-healthy favorite in my family, and it's requested often.

Provided by bluehillnative

Categories     Tilapia

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tilapia fillets
3 large vidalia onions or 3 large other sweet onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
12 kalamata olives, chopped
4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or 2 tablespoons dried basil
8 garlic cloves, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Defrost tilapia and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Peel and slice onions 1/4" thick, keeping the rings together. Transfer sliced onion with a pancake turner to a skillet. Saute onion in olive oil over medium heat, 2-3 minutes on each side, or until onions are translucent.
  • In a 13"x9"x2" roasting pan, arrange half of the onion slices to cover the bottom. Place fish on top of onions. Sprinkle olives, garlic, basil and pepper over the fish. Top with remaining onion slices and sliced tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place pan with fish in center of oven, uncovered, and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until fish is opaque.

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 (WEIGHT WATCHERS 4 POINTS)



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Incredibly fast and easy, not to mention very tasty! I make mine on a foil-lined tray in my toaster oven, one serving at a time. :) Make as many servings as you like simply by multiplying each ingredient by the number of servings.

Provided by Buckeye Karen

Categories     Tilapia

Time 9m

Yield 1 piece of fish, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces tilapia fillets (1 filet, thawed or fresh)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fat free feta cheese, crumbled
salt and cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven (or toaster oven) to 400.
  • Line a shallow pan with foil. Use enough foil so that you can double it back over the top of the dish when it is ready to cook.
  • Pour olive oil in a fish-size line on the foil. Place fish on top of oil, flipping it over to coat all of the fish in the oil.
  • Spritz fish with lemon juice (use more or less, to your taste).
  • Rub garlic across the top of the filet so it is evenly distributed.
  • Sprinkle feta over the fish evenly. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fold the foil (loosely) over the fish. This isn't critical, but it does help keep the fish moist if you should happen to overcook it.
  • Bake for 6-7 minutes. Test fish for doneness by flaking with a fork. Flakes should fall apart effortlessly; you shouldn't have to "cut" the fish at all, but rather just separate the flakes.
  • Some people might prefer to leave the foil off the top if they want the garlic to brown up a bit. I haven't tried this, so I can't say how it would work. You might try removing the foil in the last 2 minutes of cooking or so if you want to give it a shot.

MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA POCKETS



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These dinner pockets will take you on a Mediterranean adventure as soon as you open the foil and get your first smell of pure yumminess! They are perfect for a quick, easy and delicious dinner meal after a long day with the kids or work. I hope that you will give them a try. Cooking with Passion, sw :)

Provided by Sherri Williams

Categories     Fish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tilapia fillets
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp all purpose greek seasoning, divided
4 slice prosciutto
1/3 c grape tomatoes, chopped
1/3 c zucchini, chopped
10-12 olives, sliced
1 Tbsp capers
1 Tbsp italian parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp mint, chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
4 tsp goat cheese
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 sheets reynolds wrap foil, sheets 12x10 . 75

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub filets with 1/2 of the olive oil and 1/2 of the Greek seasoning. Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto around each filet. Place 1 filet on 1 sheet of aluminum foil.Combine tomatoes, zucchini, olives, capers, parsley, mint, lemon juice & zest and remaining spice blend in a small mixing bowl. Toss. Place equal amounts of tomato mixture on top of each filet. Top with goat cheese and black pepper.
  • 2. Take the 2 opposite ends of foil, bring them together over filet and fold edges 2-3 times down and seal. Fold in 2 remaining open ends and seal. Place aluminum pockets on a large oven proof sheet pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Unseal and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA



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Categories     Fish     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1# tilapia fillets
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/4 carmalized red onions
1 Tablespoon capers
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1 T ablespoon butter
1 cup dry white wine
segments of one orange
zest of one lemmon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon of fresh garlic, basil, tyme, and rosemarry

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a sautee pan and add all the garlic, basil, tyme, rosemarry, tomatoes, carmalized onions, capers, and olives. Sautee for two minutes. Place the tilapia on top of the ingredients in the pan. Add lemon zest, orange segments and wine. Bring all the ingredients to a slow simmer and cover the pan let cook 10 minutes. After 10 minutes un-cover and let cook 5 more minutes, place tilapia on cooked cous-cous and pour sauce over the fish . EAT

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm tilapia fillets. Look for fillets that are opaque and have a slightly firm texture. Avoid fillets that are discoloured or have a slimy texture.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs. Mediterranean cuisine is known for its bold flavours, so don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. Some good options include paprika, cumin, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Don't overcook the tilapia. Tilapia is a delicate fish that cooks quickly. Overcooking will make it dry and tough. Cook the tilapia for just a few minutes per side, or until it is cooked through but still flaky.
  • Serve the tilapia with a variety of sides. Mediterranean tilapia is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, grilled zucchini, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

The only limit on how you'll serve your Mediterranean tilapia is your imagination. No matter your preference, you'll end up with a flaky and tender fish packed with Mediterranean flavor.

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