Best 3 Savory Tomato Braised Tilapia Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of tilapia recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic Southern-style tilapia to the aromatic Parmesan-herb crusted tilapia, our recipes cater to every palate. Discover the tantalizing flavors of the Mediterranean with our sun-dried tomato tilapia, or embark on an Asian adventure with our delicately seasoned soy-ginger tilapia. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a grilled tilapia or the richness of a creamy Parmesan sauce, our recipes provide endless possibilities for enjoying this versatile and delicious fish. Prepare to be delighted as you explore the culinary world of tilapia with our carefully curated selection of recipes.

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TILAPIA WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS



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Tilapia with tomatoes and capers is easy to make for a weeknight dinner, healthy, and full of flavor! Serve it with wilted spinach, angel hair pasta, or both.

Provided by Caroline Lindsey

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tbsp butter
1 lb tilapia fillets
2 tsp Adobo seasoning
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup capers
28 oz canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp chopped Parsley
1/2 lb angel hair pasta
5 oz fresh spinach
1 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tbsp butter in saute pan over medium high heat.
  • Season both sides of tilapia with Adobo seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side without moving. Set aside and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Melt remaining 3 tbsp butter in pan. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add white wine, capers, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add about 1 tbsp cold water to cornstarch and mix to make a slurry. Pour into sauce mixture while stirring and simmer about 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • Cook angel hair pasta according to directions. Drain.
  • To save dishes, while the pasta is draining in a colander, add olive oil to the hot pasta pot, add spinach, and stir until just wilted, 1-2 minutes.
  • Divide pasta, fish, and spinach between plates and spoon sauce over everything.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1070 kcal, Carbohydrate 113 g, Protein 67 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Sodium 1562 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAVORY TILAPIA & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Baked Tilapia with mushrooms, onions, and parmesean, bread crumb topping. Good alone or over potatoes. I've made Tilapia as a spicy dish from another recipe but this is my own concoction. DH and kids said they like it too.

Provided by wannabebig

Categories     Tilapia

Time 32m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 tilapia fillets (frozen or fresh)
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup mushroom
4 white pearl onions
6 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
dried parsley
3/4 Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Defrost filets if frozen.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Melt butter in dish and lay filets in deep dish pan.
  • Pour butter over filets and add mushrooms, tomatoes and onions.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs and cheese over fish.
  • Add as much Parsley as you desire.
  • I do not add salt and its not needed IMHO if you eat the fish along with the veggies.
  • Cook 20 minutes or until fish is white in color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.7, Fat 51.1, SaturatedFat 30.6, Cholesterol 231.4, Sodium 1419.9, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 18.9, Protein 51.6

EASY TILAPIA WITH WINE AND TOMATOES



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This is a super quick, super easy recipe that is sure to please. Tilapia fillets are easy to cook on the grill in a foil bag.

Provided by chowsito

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, pressed
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Place the tilapia fillets side by side on a large piece of aluminum foil. Season each one with salt and pepper. Place one tablespoon of butter on top of each piece of fish, and sprinkle garlic, basil and tomato. Pour the wine over everything. Fold foil up around fish, and seal into a packet. Place packet on a cookie sheet for ease in transportation to and from the grill.
  • Place foil packet on the preheated grill, and cook for 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open the packet carefully so as not to get burned from the steam, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 159.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If fresh tomatoes are not available, you can use canned diced tomatoes.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
  • Serve the tilapia with rice, quinoa, or your favorite roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Savory Tomato Braised Tilapia is a simple, yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce, and it is served with rice, quinoa, or your favorite roasted vegetables. This dish is also a great way to get your kids to eat fish.

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