Tilapia with Strawberry Thyme Sauce: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a unique culinary creation: tilapia fish elegantly paired with a vibrant strawberry thyme sauce. This exceptional dish offers a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and colors, making it a true feast for the senses. The tender and mild-flavored tilapia provides a perfect canvas for the vibrant and tangy strawberry thyme sauce, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Accompanying this delightful main course are three equally enticing recipes: a refreshing strawberry thyme salad, a creamy strawberry thyme dressing, and a delectable strawberry thyme lemonade. Each recipe is carefully crafted to complement the tilapia, offering a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply seeking a weeknight meal that's both flavorful and fuss-free, this tilapia with strawberry thyme sauce is sure to impress.
PAN FRIED TILAPIA WITH LEMON THYME BUTTER SAUCE
Steps:
- Begin by making the sauce. It can be served room temperature.*
- In a medium saute pan, melt two tablespoons of the butter over medium low heat and once melted, add the shallots and cook until soft, about four minutes.
- Add wine and cook to evaporate.
- Add zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and thyme and cook for two minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated, leaving about a tablespoon of liquid with the solids.
- Turn the heat to low and start stirring in four tablespoons of butter letting them melt into the sauce. Add four more tablespoons of butter stirring in to melt and mix in.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in the last two tablespoons of butter. The sauce will be creamy and slightly thick.
- Pour this sauce through a strainer and discard solids then set aside. *
- Pat fish dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour into a small sifter and sift over both sides of the fish.
- Heat a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add all of the fish filets and cook for about five minutes, turning half way through.
- Remove to a platter and drizzle some sauce over the fish and serve the rest on the side.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize Portion, Calories 482 calories, Sugar 2.1 g, Sodium 502.9 mg, Fat 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, Cholesterol 148.3 mg
TILAPIA WITH CREAMY SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the tilapia fillets on the sheet, and coat them lightly with cooking spray. Spoon the melted margarine over each fillet, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Season with lemon pepper and 2 tablespoons of dill.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- While the fish is baking, combine the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of dill in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds, then stir to blend.
- Place fillets onto serving plates, and spoon sauce around them in a decorative fashion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 480.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
TILAPIA WITH CUCUMBER RELISH
In Wyandotte, Michigan, Mary VanHollebeke found a recipe that lures even landlubbers to her fish suppers. "I spotted this easy entree on a recipe card in my local fish market," she reports. "Although my husband isn't big on fish, he enjoys this mild-tasting tilapia." The relish adds garden-fresh flavor and pretty color to the lightly browned fillets.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cucumber and radishes. In another small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and sugar. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat evenly. Combine paprika and remaining salt and pepper; sprinkle over fillets., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, melt butter. Add fish; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with cucumber relish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TILAPIA IN MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE
I can't say that I have made this dish yet. I have some tilapia in the freezer, so this will be made soon. I will add any changes then. Chicken can also be substituted; and tomatoes and spinach can be substituted for the mushrooms.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Tilapia
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle fish with thyme, pepper, and salt.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and coat pan with cooking spray.
- Add fish and cook 1 min on each side.
- Add broth, and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat, simmer 5 minute.
- Add mushrooms and cook uncovered 1 min or until mushrooms are tender.
- Remove fish from pan and keep warm.
- Add cream and mustard to pan; stir with a whisk until well combined.
- Cook 1 min or until thoroughly heated.
- Serve sauce over fish.
TILAPIA WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE, THYME MASHED POTATOES, AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Categories Dairy Garlic Potato Sauté High Fiber Vinegar Tilapia Thyme Sugar Snap Pea Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For thyme mashed potatoes:
- Boil potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Add butter, 6 tablespoons cream, and thyme; mash. Season with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium heat, stirring often and adding more cream by tablespoonfuls if dry.
- For balsamic butter sauce:
- Simmer vinegar and garlic in small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to thick syrup, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Cook snap peas in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain. Return to same pan; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 large skillets over high heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Sauté fish until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
- Rewarm balsamic syrup over medium-low heat. Whisk in 1/2 cup butter 1 piece at a time. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to peas; stir over medium heat until warmed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide potatoes, tilapia, and peas among plates; drizzle with sauce.
SKINNY SEARED TILAPIA WITH LEMON-TARRAGON SAUCE
67% less sat fat • 250% more fiber than the original recipe. A quick sauce made with reduced-sodium chicken broth, lemon juice, and fresh tarragon is the perfect healthy complement to this seafood dish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For Spinach Orzo, prepare orzo according to package directions; drain. Return to hot pan; immediately toss orzo with spinach, half of the olive oil, the lemon peel, and salt.
- Meanwhile rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle all sides of the fish with seasoned salt. In a very large skillet heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add fish in a single layer; cook for 2 minutes. Using a wide spatula, carefully turn fish over; cook about 2 minutes more or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer fish to a serving platter. Cover and keep warm.
- For sauce, add broth and lemon juice to skillet. Using a whisk, scrape up any crusty bits in the skillet. Whisk in mustard and tarragon; heat through.
- Serve fish with Spinach Orzo. If desired, sprinkle fish with paprika. Pour sauce over fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 3 ounces cooked fish, plus 2/3 cup orzo, and 1 tablespoon sauce, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY TILAPIA WITH WINE AND TOMATOES
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
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:
- Choose the right tilapia: Opt for fresh or frozen tilapia fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Avoid fillets that are discolored or have an off odor.
- Prepare the strawberry-thyme sauce ahead of time: This allows the flavors to meld and develop. You can make the sauce up to 2 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Don't overcook the tilapia: Tilapia is a delicate fish that cooks quickly. Overcooking can make it dry and tough. Cook the tilapia for just 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the tilapia immediately: Tilapia is best served hot, right out of the pan. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and additional strawberry slices for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This tilapia with strawberry-thyme sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet strawberries, savory thyme, and rich buttery sauce creates a unique and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice, for a complete meal.
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