Baked Tilapia Recipes That Will Make Your Mouth Water
Baked Tilapia recipes are one of the easiest dishes to prepare and serve in almost any occasion, be it someone’s birthday, a holiday, and any day for that matter. They do not require much work in the kitchen as most baked tilapia recipes take only about fifteen to twenty minutes of preparation and cooking time. They are also a much healthier alternative to the traditional pan-fried fish dishes, thus, recommended especially to diabetics. And you haven’t heard the best part yet. They are simply mouthwatering.
The ingredients to sumptuous baked Tilapia recipes are just your usual kitchen buddies. For a simple, quick and easy meal, you will only need extra virgin olive oil, tomato paste, garlic powder, dried oregano, onions, bell peppers, butter, salt and ground pepper and of course, Tilapia fillets. First things first, preheat your oven to 350oF. Then, get the baking dish ready by coating the bottom with olive oil. Place the fillets in the baking dish and spread the olive oil-tomato paste-garlic powder-oregano-salt-pepper mixture on top of the fillets. Arrange the thinly sliced bell peppers and onions on top. Bake the dish for no more than fifteen minutes, then top with butter. Finally, broil for at least five minutes to let the butter melt. Voila! That’s approximately only 630 calories per serving.
Another great choice for absolutely any healthy diet is baked Tilapia with garlic butter. The four-step process begins with combining butter, garlic, pepper and some herbs and spices in a saucepan, over low heat. Line the dish with foil and spread some of the mixture. Arrange the fillets in the baking dish and brush with the remaining mixture. Finally, bake for at least twelve minutes.
Another delicious, out-of-the-oven, low-carbohydrate Tilapia recipe requires steps as easy as the above mentioned recipes. You will only need a cooking spray to coat the baking sheet, crumbled dried dill weeds, paprika, medium lemons, salt and pepper, and the star of the dish – Tilapia fillets. Place the paper towel-dried Tilapia fillets in the baking dish and sprinkle combined dill weeds, paprika, salt and pepper. Bake for about ten minutes and serve with lemon slices. That’s another dish with an incredibly low amount of calories (140 per serving) and twenty-four grams of protein.
Tilapia is one of the most versatile fishes in the kitchen. Apart from its being easy to prepare, it can be cooked in a variety of ways. Baking, however, is probably the best way of preparing Tilapia because the process helps keep the fish tender and healthy. Through baking, one can get rid of the unwanted fat with an uncompromised taste.
The above recipes are only three of the best and most loved baked Tilapia recipes. Try them at home and you will discover the best fish dishes right in the comfort of your home, without having to spend bucks in fancy restaurants. Be bold and experiment and soon, you will come up with your own baked Tilapia recipes that will certainly and undoubtedly have your family asking for more.