TILAPIA MATANZAS
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Rain Forest Tilapia fillets
2 beaten eggs
4 oz. Crabmeat
1/4 c. softened butter
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. oil
Dash of Hot Pepper Sauce
Pinch of Salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Add Lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, and salt to softened butter
and whip smooth. Place aside. Add oil to a saute pan and bring
to medium-high heat. Dip each fillet in egg and sauté for 2
minutes on each side. Place fillet on plate and top with 1 oz.
Crabmeat. Finish with a dollop of lemon butter sauce. Place
under broiler for 1 minute.
BLACKENED TILAPIA
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Rain Forest Tilapia
2 Tbls. Paprika
2 tsp salt
2 tsp lemon pepper
1.5 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp ground red pepper
1.5 tsp. dried, crushed basil
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 c. unsalted butter, melted
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat iron skillet on high 5 minutes. Mix all seasonings in a
bowl. Dip fillets in melted butter and coat with seasonings.
Place fillets in hot skillet and cook 2 minutes on each side.
TILAPIA WITH LEMON & CAPERS
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Rain Forest Tilapia Fillets
3 large lemons
2 c. milk
1 c. flour
6 Tbls peanut oil
5 Tbls. unsalted butter
1/4 c. dried capers
2 Tbls. fresh chopped parsley
INSTRUCTIONS:
Peel lemons removing inner white membrane. Cut into segments
and dice. Season flour with salt and pepper. Dip fillets in
milk and coat with flour. Heat oil in large skillet, sauté
fillets, brown on both sides for 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to
serving dish, keep warm. Wipe out skillet, add butter, brown
slightly. Stir in lemons and capers and parsley, spoon over
fish.
WESTPORT TILAPIA
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Rain Forest Tilapia
8 oz stewed tomatoes, drained & chopped
1/4 c. chopped onion
4 c. dry white wine
3 Tbls butter
1 Tbls cornstarch
1/2 lb mushrooms, chopped
1 small shallot, minced
1½ c whipping cream, whipped
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine tomatoes and onions. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Poach tilapia in wine about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to serving
dish to keep warm. Reduce wine to one cup. Combine 1 T. butter
and cornstarch, whisk into wine reduction until smooth and
mixture thickens. Sauté mushrooms and shallots in remaining
2 T Butter about 3 min. Stir in tomato mixture, spoon over
fish. Fold in whipped cream into wine mixture and season to
taste. Spread over fish. Broil until golden brown, about
1 to 2 minutes.
PAN FRIED TILAPIA
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Rain Forest tilapia fillets
3 Tbls. flour
4 Tbls. peanut oil
4 Tbls. butter
1 lemon juiced
1 Tbls. finely chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Season Tilapia with salt and pepper. Dust portions lightly
with flour. Sauté the fish in peanut oil until they are
nicely browned and cooked all the way through (about 2-3
minutes per side). When done, remove Tilapia, drain oil,
add lemon juice, butter and parsley. Whisk to blend.
Pour over Tilapia and serve. Serves 4.
TILAPIA PICATTA
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Rain Forest Tilapia
½ cup dry white wine
2 lemons juiced
2 Tbls. chopped parsley
salt to taste
2 Tbls. whole capers
1 tsp. minced capers
4 Tbls. flour
4 Tbls. sweet butter
4 Tbls. peanut oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat over to 450 degrees. Dust fillets with flour and brown
in a heavy skillet over medium heat in the peanut oil 2
minutes per side. Remove fish and drain excess oil. Deglaze
the pan with the white wine add butter and capers. Place the
fish back into the pan and bake for 5-7 minutes, until firm.
When ready, place fish on warm plates and add the lemon juice,
salt and parsley back into the pan. Mix well and pour over the
fish and serve. Serves 4.
TILAPIA IN BEER BATTER
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Rain Forest Tilapia fillets
Juice of ½ lemon
2 Tbls. chopped parsley
2 Tbls. cooking oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
Oil for deep frying
BEER BATTER
2 large egg yolks
½ cup beer
½ cup flour
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp baking powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut fillets into 2" pieces. Put in a bowl with lemon juice,
parsley, 2 Tbls. cooking oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Heat oil for deep frying. Dip pieces of fish individually
into batter, and then into hot oil. Cook, turning and
submerging pieces in the oil until golden brown all over.
Drain on paper towels. Serves 4.
TILAPIA PARMESAN SAUTE
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Rain Forest Tilapia fillets
1 Tbls. olive oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbls. parsley flakes
2 Tbls. butter
1 Tbls. lemon juice
1 tsp. garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley flakes; set aside.
Heat a large saute pan and add olive oil, butter, and lemon.
Saute fillets 2-3 minutes per side until white and flaky.
Sprinkle cheese mixture on fillets and saute each side for
another minute, then serve. Serves 4.
TILAPIA WITH GARLIC
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Rain Forest Tilapia fillets
¼ cup plus 1 Tbls. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. olive oil
1 Tbls. unsalted butter
5 Tbls thickly sliced garlic
3 Tbls. all-purpose flour
4 Tbls. chopped fresh cilantro/parsley
salt and freshly ground pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Rinse and pat fillets dry. Place in a 2" deep glass or
enamel-coated dish. Sprinkle with lime juice. Cover with
plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. In heavy skillet,
combine oil and butter and heat over medium heat. Add the
garlic and saut» just until lightly browned. Using a slotted
spoon remove garlic and set aside. Remove fish (reserve
lime juice), pat dry with paper towel. Dust lightly with
flour, shaking off excess. Warm the skillet over medium-high
heat, frying fish 2 to 3 minutes per side until brown and
crisp outside and just done inside. Remove fillets to a
warming dish. Reheat garlic, stir in lime juice, cilantro,
salt and pepper. Heat just until the cilantro begins to wilt.
Pour over the fillets and serve. Serves 4.
MARINATED GRILLED TILAPIA
INGREDIENTS:
4 Rain Forest Tilapia fillets
MARINADE
¾ c. olive oil
½ lemon, juiced
1 Tbls. oregano
½ tsp. black pepper
¼ c. red wine/balsamic vinegar
½ c. finely chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 dashes Tabasco
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine all ingredients, except fillets, in a large jar and
shake well. Marinate fish in the marinade for 30 minutes.
Remove fillets from marinade. Place fillets on hot grill
elevated above coals. Cook 2-3 minutes per side. Serves 4.
SHORT CUT: Use your favorite Italian dressing or barbecue
sauce in place of the marinade recipe.
SUMMERTIME TILAPIA
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Rain Forest Tilapia Fillets
2 medium carrots
2 celery stalks
1 small red pepper
4 oz. butter
1 T. lemon juice
2 chopped garlic cloves
1/4 c. white wine
INSTRUCTIONS:
Julienne all of the vegetables. Cut four 10" sheets of foil.
Place equal amounts of mixed vegetables in center of foil
sheets. Place a fillet on top of each vegetable mixture. Top
fish with equal parts of the remaining four ingredients.
Bring together long sides of foil, crimp together to form a
tight seal. Fold over remaining edges and form a tight seal.
Cook on outdoor grill for 10-12 minutes on medium-high heat.
TILAPIA POPEYE
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Rain Forest Tilapia fillets
10 oz. fresh, cleaned spinach
1/4 C. softened butter
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. chopped parsley
1/2 t. salt
Dash of hot pepper sauce
INSTRUCTIONS:
Poach Tilapia for 5-6 minutes. Steam Spinach for 1-2 minutes.
Add remaining four ingredients to the softened butter, whip
smooth. Arrange spinach on a plate. Then place Tilapia on
top of the spinach. Finish with a dollop of the lemon butter
on each fillet.
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Rain Forest Tilapia Nutritional Information |
| Serving size: 100 grams (3.5 oz.) |
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Amount Per serving: | |
Calories 93 | Calories from Fat 9 |
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% Daily Value |
| Total Fat | 1 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0 | 0% |
| Sodium | 37 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 363 mg | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 | 0% |
| Protein | 19.5 g | |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 90 mg | |
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