I enjoy experimenting with the varied and many tilapia recipes that allow this adaptable fish to showcase its true identity. In this blog entry, I will share a few of my favorites—from the Grilled Lemon Herb Tilapia, which could not be more straightforward; to the Baked Parmesan Crusted Tilapia, which has a good amount of tensile strength and holds together quite well; to Tilapia with Mango Salsa, which is bright, beautiful, and perfect for summer; and last (but definitely not least!), to Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Tilapia, which is just plain crazy good.

The 22 Best tilapia recipes

1. Grilled Lemon Herb Tilapia

Lemon Herb Grilled Tilapia is a fast and nutritious meal made with tilapia fillets that have been marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, and then grilled to tasty perfection.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

1. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and in a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the marinade: parsley, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.

2. Tilapia fillets should be placed in a shallow dish, and the marinade poured over them, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

3. Heat the grill to medium-high. Oil the grill grate lightly to keep food from sticking.

4. For about 3-4 minutes per side, grill the marinated tilapia fillets, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve promptly.

2. Blackened Tilapia

Blackened Tilapia is a dish full of flavor and featuring tilapia fillets that are coated with a bold and robust spice blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper, that are cooked in unsalted butter to give them a delectable crust. Fish has a delicate flavor and a texture that lends itself to zesty marinades and crusty coatings, and tilapia is no exception.

Ingredients

• 2 tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions

1. Mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

2. Dry the tilapia fillets with paper towels. Coat both sides with the spice mixture.

3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. (You may need to add more; the recipe calls for 8 tablespoons. If you used the skillet for the caramelized onions, wipe it out and reheat it.) Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the tilapia. Cook the tilapia for 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve the tilapia while it’s hot—the blackened bits are best that way.

3. Baked Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Baked Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is a fast and simple meal featuring tilapia fillets coated with a savory medley of Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and paprika, then baked to a golden crisp finish. This weeknight-friendly dinner takes no more than 15 minutes to prep and only slightly longer to cook.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

1. Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and set up a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a shallow bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Brush olive oil on each tilapia fillet, then firmly press each side into the Parmesan mixture so it coats evenly.

4. Position the coated fillets on the ready baking sheet and bake within 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

4. Honey Lime Tilapia

Honey Lime Tilapia has tender tilapia fillets marinated with honey, lime juice, olive oil, and garlic. This creates a flavor that makes the fish seem delightful and makes you want to eat more seafood.

One way to use this tilapia is as tacos. It was paired with a corn salsa on the recipe’s original blog.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 1/4 cup honey
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a tiny bowl, beat together liquid gold, lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and a little salt and pepper.

2. In a shallow dish, place the tilapia fillets and pour over the honey lime marinade. Let them marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes.

3. Warm up a grill or frying pan to a medium-high temperature. Place the marinated tilapia fillets on the grill or in the frying pan. Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they have a nice flake (assuming you’re testing with a fork).

4. If you like, you can serve the tilapia fillets with a scattering of fresh cilantro. Also, feel free to drizzle any remaining marinade over the top. The dish is ready to enjoy!

5. Garlic Butter Tilapia

Tilapia cooked in garlic butter is a delightful seafood dish that combines tender tilapia fillets with rich, melted butter and aromatic garlic. The fish is topped with refreshing lemon zest and garnished with fresh parsley.

This recipe is simple and yet so flavorful. I could eat garlic butter tilapia all week and not get bored!

Ingredients

Tilapia fillets (about 4)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Both sides of the tilapia fillets should be seasoned with salt and black pepper. Then they can be set aside.

2. In a big skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until it gives off a good smell, about 1 minute.

3. Place the tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork.

4. Take off heat, zest the lemon over top, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

6. Cajun Spiced Tilapia

Cajun Spiced Tilapia is a vibrant dish featuring tilapia fillets seasoned with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. A zesty kick comes from drizzling lemon juice over it.

Ingredients
Tilapia fillets (4 pieces)
Cajun seasoning (2 tablespoons)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare your grill or skillet by heating it to medium-high heat.

2. Prepare the tilapia fillets by covering them with olive oil, then make sure they are well seasoned on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. Put the fillets on the grill or in the skillet and cook them for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until you can flake the fish apart easily with a fork and tell that it’s quite cooked.

4. Before serving, drizzle with lemon juice.

7. Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce

This recipe for pan-seared tilapia with lemon butter sauce features tender fish fillets seasoned with just salt and black pepper. The tilapia is cooked in olive oil until golden brown.

The sauce is an enriching combination of butter, lemon juice, and finely chopped fresh parsley. This dish is as good as it gets, but there are a few tips to keep in mind that will ensure a successful dinner.

Ingredients

Tilapia fillets
Salt
Black pepper
Olive oil
Butter
Lemon juice
Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Both sides of the tilapia fillets should be seasoned with salt and black pepper.

2. In a large skillet, medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the tilapia fillets. Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.

3. In the same frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Pour in the lemon juice and add the chopped parsley, then stir to mix.

4. Immediately serve the pan-seared tilapia fillets with the lemon butter sauce poured over the top.

8. Tilapia Fish Tacos

Tacos de pescado con tilapia combinan este pescado que, como su nombre lo indica, es muy delicado y se desmenuza a la perfección, con un rebozado de chiles y hierbas que lo hacen picante y sabroso. Y todo en la tortilla.

Tacos de pescado son igual a comida callejera de la buena.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

1. Heat your grill or stovetop pan to medium. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and chili powder. Using a brush, apply this mixture to both sides of the tilapia.

2. For approximately 3-4 minutes on each side, cook the tilapia fillets on the grill until they are cooked completely through and can be easily flaked with a fork.

3. Heat the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet. Place the pieces of tilapia on each tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage and sliced avocado. Serve immediately.

9. Coconut Crusted Tilapia

Coconut Crusted Tilapia
presents tilapia fillets encrusted in a crispy coating of panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. It’s a dish that takes freshness and flavor to another level, thanks to three simple—but essential—ingredients: eggs, flour, and vegetable oil.

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Set your oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Place in the oven a 9 x 13-inch dish (or a pan of similar size). In a shallow dish at room temperature, stir together the coconut and panko. Season with salt and pepper.

2. In another dish, whisk the eggs. In a third dish, put the all-purpose flour.

3. Each tilapia fillet should be dredged in the flour, with any excess being shaken off. The fillet should then be dipped in the beaten eggs, and after the egg dip, the fillet should be pressed into the coconut-breadcrumb mixture. Both sides of the fillet should be well coated.

4. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. On each side, fry the tilapia fillets for about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown. Then, move them to a baking sheet and place them in a preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Hot tilapia, served. Done.

10. Tilapia with Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa with Tilapia is a dish that includes tender fillets of tilapia as well as a bright and colorful topping of sliced mingos, yellow mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro, seasoned with lime juice and olive oil.

Ingredients

Tilapia fillets (4 pieces)
Ripe mango, diced (1 large)
Red bell pepper, diced (1)
Red onion, diced (1/4 cup)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (1/4 cup)
Lime juice (1 lime)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. Your grill or oven should be preheated to a temperature of medium-high. Use a brush to apply olive oil to the tilapia fillets. Then season the fillets with salt and pepper to taste.

2. In a basin, mix together the mango (diced), bell pepper (red, diced), onion (red, diced), cilantro, and juice of lime to form the con salsa de mango.

3. Grill or oven-cook the tilapia for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

4. The prepared tilapia should be served with a healthy helping of mango salsa on top. It is best to eat right after it’s made.

11. Lemon Pepper Tilapia

Tilapia Lemon Pepper is a recipe that is straightforward but packed with flavor. It showcases tilapia fillets that are dressed in lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon pepper seasoning.

Finished with a shower of fresh parsley, this dish is a lovely meal to serve when you want something light yet refreshing.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Take a shallow baking dish and give it a light coating of olive oil.

2. Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil in a small bowl. Make a baking dish ready with tilapia fillets. Season the fillets as follows: both sides with lemon pepper seasoning; one side only with salt; and both sides with black pepper.

3. Ensure the coating of lemon mixture is over the tilapia. It should be everywhere on the fillets. They then go into a very hot oven for a very short period of time. They finish cooking in about 12-15 minutes. When done, the tilapia should be flaking easily with just a little coaxing from a fork.

4. Before serving, sprinkle with minced parsley. Now, enjoy your lemon pepper tilapia!

12. Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Tilapia

Savory Spicy Spinach and Artichoke tilapia is a creamy dish where baked fillets of tilapia get a topping of a smooth spinach and artichoke heart blend, softened cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. The dish is bound to get 2 thumbs up in your household.

Ingredients

Tilapia fillets (4 pieces)
Fresh spinach leaves (2 cups, chopped)
Canned artichoke hearts (1 cup, drained and chopped)
Cream cheese (4 ounces, softened)
Grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup)
Heavy cream (1/4 cup)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) in preparation. A shallow baking dish should be used, lightly oiled on the interior, and the tilapia fillets should be placed inside.

2. In a bowl of moderate size, blend together until perfectly united the cream cheese at room temperature, the heavy whipping cream, the chopped spinach, the chopped artichoke hearts, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

3. Evenly coat the tilapia fillets with the creamy spinach and artichoke mixture so that all of the fillets are covered.

4. Preheat the oven and bake the tilapia for 15-20 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork. Serve hot.

13. Almond Crusted Tilapia

Tilapia fillets are coated in a really nice crust, made of finely chopped almonds, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, with just a touch of salt and pepper. They are then pan-fried in olive oil.

The buttery flavor of the almonds plays well with the very mild fish.

Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets
1 cup almonds, finely chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Oven, 400°F (200°C) Baking sheet, parchment paper.

2. In a shallow dish, mix together the chopped almonds, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Each tilapia fillet should be dipped into the beaten eggs and then pressed into the almond mixture, with the almond mixture ensuring an even coating on each side of the tilapia.

4. In a big skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat and cook the tilapia until it’s golden-brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Put the fish on the prepared baking sheet and bake until it flakes easily with a fork, about 10-12 minutes.

14. Tilapia in Tomato Basil Sauce

In the dish, you’re looking at tender tilapia fillets that are not merely boiled but rather cooked in a way that imbues them with the essence of a slightly Mediterranean riff on a classic Italian dish. How so?

Try this:

Season the tilapia with salt and black pepper (it’s really all you need for these fillets, which can be overpowered by some spices when they’re not the star of the world). Then, sauté them in some olive oil and finish the dish with a bit of garlicky goodness.

Toss in some cherry tomatoes (halved) and fresh basil and the whole things comes to a simple, elegant yet somehow hearty dish. And this: The tilapia can be substituted for any number of white fish; in the culinary world, you’re really looking at a fish out of water if you’re not subsisting on a school of tilapia.

(Did I mention tilapia is cheap?)

Ingredients

Tilapia fillets
Olive oil
Garlic cloves, minced
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Salt
Black pepper

Instructions

1. Sprinkle the tilapia fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

2. In a sizeable frying pan, warm olive oil on medium heat and throw in the minced garlic, cooking it until it becomes aromatic.

3. Add the cherry tomatoes along with a pinch of salt, and cook until the tomatoes start breaking down and forming a sauce.

4. Put the tilapia fillets into the pan and spoon the tomato mixture over the top. Cook the fish for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Use a fork to check that the tilapia is cooked through before you serve. Garnish with fresh basil.

15. Tilapia Ceviche

Ceviche de tilapia es un platillo de mariscos muy sabroso que consiste en filetes frescos de tilapia—no muy común en México, pero muy popular en el Caribe—que se “cocinan” en jugo de limón; además lleva cebolla morada, jalapeños, cilantro, jitomate y sal al gusto. El ceviche de tilapia es, sin duda, una opción muy fresca y una entrada en cualquier comida muy interesante.

Ingredients

Fresh tilapia fillets
Lime juice
Red onion, finely chopped
Jalapeño, finely chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Tomatoes, diced
Salt

Instructions

1. The tilapia fillets should be cut into small, bite-sized pieces and put in a glass or ceramic bowl.

2. Squeeze enough lime juice over the fish pieces to completely cover them. Marinate the fish in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until it appears opaque and is “cooked” by the lime juice.

3. When the fish has finished cooking, pour off any leftover lime juice. To the bowl, add the red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, tomatoes, and salt, then mix everything together thoroughly.

4. Ceviche can be served cold and, if desired, garnished with additional cilantro, or it can be served with tortilla chips.

16. Thai Curry Tilapia

Tilapia Curry Thai is a divine concoction with tilapia fillets slowly simmered in a blend of Red Thai curry paste and the richest coconut milk. After that, it’s redoubled with the fish saucing it, the brown sugar in there definitely helping, and of course, the bell pepper, along with the tilapia, all swimming happily together towards your next meal.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
• 1 can (1

  3.5 oz) coconut milk

• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

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Instructions

1. In a big frying pan on medium heat, mix together the Thai curry paste and the coconut milk, stirring until smooth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.

2. Combine the fish sauce and brown sugar in the skillet, mixing them to create a flavorful sauce.

3. Put the fillets of tilapia and the slices of bell pepper in a skillet, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is thoroughly cooked and flakes easily with a fork.

4. To enjoy your Thai Curry Tilapia at its hottest, serve it up, garnish it with fresh basil leaves, and then dig in.

17. Balsamic Glazed Tilapia

Balsamic Glazed Tilapia contains tender tilapia fillets. It is enhanced with a glaze containing balsamic vinegar, honey, and minced garlic.

It is seared in olive oil. It is seasoned with salt and black pepper.

Ingredients

Tilapia fillets
Balsamic vinegar
Honey
Garlic, minced
Olive oil
Salt
Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a tiny bowl, blend the balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and a dash of salt and black pepper!

2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Fillets of tilapia should be seasoned with salt and pepper before going into the skillet.

3. Prepare the fish by placing it on the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side. When it is done, it should flake easily with a fork.

4. During the final moment of cooking, pour the balsamic glaze mix over the fillets, permitting it to reduce just a bit and coat the fish. Serve without delay.

18. Herb Crusted Tilapia with Quick Tomato Sauce

Tilapia fillets, topped with a crust of fresh breadcrumbs, parsley, basil, and thyme, are baked to perfection and served with a simple sauce of garlic and cherry tomatoes in the dish called herb-crusted tilapia with quick tomato sauce.

Ingredients

Tilapia fillets
Fresh breadcrumbs
Mixed fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, and thyme), finely chopped
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Cherry tomatoes
Garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Begin by setting your oven to 400°F (200°C) to heat. Take a bowl and mix together the moist crumbs from the bread, herbs, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Now it’s time to spread this flavorful mixture over each tilapia fillet and make a crust.

2. Set the lined baking sheet and parchment paper on your clean kitchen counter. Place the fillets on top of the parchment paper and keep them there. The hull of parchment will protect the fillets from the heat of the kitchen, from the heat of the impending oven, and so from any unduly drying or cooking effects that those heats might otherwise incur. Pace yourself, but be steady; don’t dawdle. Your pale fillet bodies should only be par-cooked in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C) for about 5 minutes.

3. As the fish bakes, a small amount of olive oil can be heated in a skillet over medium heat. Garlic can be added and sautéed for about 30 seconds before adding the cherry tomatoes. Cooking the tomatoes until they just start to soften and release their juices, forming a very quick sauce, is the next step.

4. Serve the hot, herb-crusted tilapia topped with the fresh tomato sauce. Enjoy!

19. Panko-Crusted Tilapia with Dijon Caper Sauce

Dijon Caper Sauce with Panko-Crusted Tilapia has fillets of tilapia that are coated in a crispy panko and Parmesan crust, and served with a zesty Dijon mustard, caper, and lemon juice sauce.

Ingredients

Tilapia fillets
Panko breadcrumbs
Grated Parmesan cheese
Dijon mustard
Capers
Olive oil
Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Brush each tilapia fillet with olive oil and then coat with the panko mixture, pressing to adhere.

3. Position the fillets that have been coated onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked completely and the crust has achieved a golden brown color.

4. At the same time, a tiny bit of olive oil is heated in a small pan. In the pan, Dijon mustard and capers are stirred until they are combined. The heat is turned off, and lemon juice is stirred into the mixture. The sauce now is ready for serving over baked tilapia.

20. Spicy Peanut and Lime Tilapia

Peanut sauce made with lime juice, soy sauce, chili powder, honey, and garlic really packs a punch. With this spicy sauce served over flaked tilapia, you have a terrific taste sensation on your hands.

For serving, I think a coconut flavored brown rice would finish this dish off perfectly.

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Your oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C). Parchment paper is to be used for lining a baking sheet and for placing tilapia fillets on it.

2. In a tiny bowl, stir together the smooth peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, chili powder, honey, and minced garlic. The result should be a smooth and ready-to-use sauce that you can pour over your chicken or any other protein.

3. Spoon or brush the spicy peanut sauce evenly over the tilapia fillets.

4. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the fish on a greased baking dish and cover it with an equal mixture of mayonnaise and mustard. Add salt, pepper, and any desired herbs or spices. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.

21. Pineapple Jalapeño Tilapia

Tilapia with Pineapple and Jalapeño is a sensational dish featuring the mild flavor of tilapia fillets set off by a fruity, spicy topping of pineapple and jalapeño. This quick-cooking fish makes for a good weeknight meal, and it pairs nicely with brown rice and tender sautéed vegetables.

Ingredients

Tilapia fillets (about 4 fillets)
Fresh pineapple, diced (1 cup)
Jalapeño peppers, minced (1-2, depending on heat preference)
Lime juice (2 tablespoons)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a little dish, mix the finely chopped pineapple, jalapeño, olive oil, salt, and lime juice.

3. Lay the tilapia fillets on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and spoon the pineapple and jalapeño mixture over the top of each fillet evenly, ensuring each one is coated generously.

4. Place in the preheated oven. Allow to bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish turns opaque. The fish should separate easily when poked with a fork. Immediate serving is recommended.

22. Sriracha Lime Tilapia

Sriracha Lime Tilapia showcases tender tilapia fillets that are soaked in a marinading mix of sriracha, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and garlic. This dish serves up a delightful blend of tastes—you get spicy, tangy, and sweet all in one bite.

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Mix together the sriracha sauce, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and minced garlic to create the marinade.

2. Tilapia fillets require seasoning on both sides before they are placed in a shallow dish. The seasoning is straightforward: salt and pepper work well, or you can use adobo or your favorite fish seasoning. Then you place the fillets in the dish and pour the marinade over them. Marinades can be anything from a simple citrus juice or vinegar blend to a rich soy sauce and sesame oil mixture. The citrus or vinegar penetrates the fish muscle more deeply than oil, allowing it to stay moist and ensuring that the flavor of the marinade comes through.

3. Prepare a grill or skillet to reach a medium-high heat. When at temperature, place the marinated tilapia fillets upon it and allow them to cook for 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip the fish over and repeat for another 3-4 minutes. Both sides should be seared and the fish should be opaque and flaky by the end.

4. Garnish with extra lime slices or wedges if you wish,{