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- Mostly farmed in U.S., South America and China
- Second most farmed fish
- Also called St. Peter's Fish
- Tilapia is the genus name that covers dozens of species of edible fish
- Introduced to America in 1959
- Also called sunshine snapper, cherry snapper, or Nile Snapper
- Typically white meat
- Prepared grilled, baked, fried, or broiled
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Tilapia is the name to describe nearly 100 species of fish. It has become one of the most popular forms of seafood in the United States.
Tilapias are found in fresh water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and streams. Most are Omnivorous, eating aquatic vegetation. Talapias are important to small fishing industries is Africa and Levant. However, tilapias have caused problems by being an invasive species to some areas.
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Baked Tilapia Recipe
- 4 skinless tilapia fillets, (6 to 8 ounces each)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- Lemon wedges
- "Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place fillets on a rimmed baking sheet, flat side down; season generously with salt and pepper. Divide mayonnaise evenly over top of fillets; using a butter knife, spread, coating evenly.
- Sprinkle fish with parsley and dill. Bake until opaque throughout, about 15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges." - recipe from MarthaStewart.com
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Tilapia Questions
Anyone know how to cook tilapia? 1 AnswerUsually we just fry or steam our tilapia. When we steam it we put garlic & salt and cover the fish with foil. You can also cook it with coconut milk. read more
Anyone know how to cook tilapia? 1 AnswerHere are 3 great references on how to cook Tilapia: http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-cook-tilapia http://fishcooking.about.com/od/meetyourfish/p/tilapia.htm http:/... read more
Do you have a good recipe for tilapia? 1 AnswerTalapia w/ Black Bean Salsa 2 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 4 talapia fillets Black Bean Salsa 1 can (15 oz) black b... read more
Looking for a Tilapia recipe. Anybody? Anybody? Anybody? 1 AnswerBroiled Tilapia Parmesan Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup butter, so... read more -



