Tilapia In Cilantro Sauce Recipes

BAKED TILAPIA WITH COCONUT-CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with canola oil spray. Sprinkle the fish with the salt and place it in the pan.
• Combine the coconut milk, cilantro, ginger, garam masala, garlic and jalapeno in a blender and pulse until fairly smooth. Pour the mixture over the fish. Bake until the fish is just opaque in the center, about 15 minutes. Garnish with more cilantro and serve with the rice.
• Per Serving (analysis does not include brown rice): Calories: 170 Fat: 3 grams Saturated Fat: 1 gram Protein: 34 grams Carbohydrates: 1 gram Sugar: 0 grams Fiber: 0 grams Cholesterol: 85 milligrams Sodium: 210 milligrams

TILAPIA WITH CILANTRO CREAM

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 F (190 C / Gas 5).
• Line a baking pan with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Brush the tilapia fillets lightly with butter and arrange in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the fillets lightly with salt and pepper.
• Bake the fish for about 20 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
• Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; sauté the garlic and onion for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes to reduce slightly.
• Stir in the fresh chopped cilantro, lime juice , and zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 1 minute longer.

TILAPIA WITH CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°.
• Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; sauté the garlic and onion for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 1 minute longer. Set aside or refrigerate until nearly serving time.
• Fish: Line a baking pan with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Brush fillets lightly with butter; arrange in the baking pan. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake the fish for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through.
• Warm the sauce up and drizzle a little over each serving of fish.

LIME-CILANTRO TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Dip fillets in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., To the same pan, add broth, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and remaining cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with tilapia.

CILANTRO TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Coat the bottom of a baking dish with olive oil.
• Place the tilapia fillets in the pan.
• Sprinkle desired amount of garlic salt, cajun seasoning, and pepper over tilapia pieces.
• Press several sprigs of cilantro on top of each piece.
• Bake tilapia for 8 to 12 minutes.
• Enjoy alone or with lemon!

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.

CILANTRO-CHIPOTLE TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Purée cilantro, oil, chiles with some adobo sauce, water, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender until smooth, then coat fish with sauce.
• Line rack of a broiler pan with foil, then broil fish 3 to 4 inches from heat until just cooked through, 6 to 9 minutes.