Greek Tilapia Recipes

GREEK TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown fish in butter., In a small bowl, combine the egg, cheese, milk and cayenne; spoon over fish. Sprinkle with tomato, olives and pine nuts. Bake, uncovered, at 425° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the parsley, lemon juice and pepper; drizzle over fish.

GREEK TILAPIA OVER WILTED SPINACH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven 350F. Place fillets and tomatoes in a glass baking dish. Sprinkle garlic and parsley over top and finish with lime juice. Cover with foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
• 2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute shallots in oil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and add spinach, cooking until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in feta and heat until melted and evenly distributed.
• 3. To serve, place 3/4 cup spinach-feta mixture on each plate and lay 1 fillet over top, finishing with half of tomatoes. Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper, salt, a few pieces of fresh lemon zest and sprinkle on reserved feta.

GREEK ROASTED TILAPIA FILLETS (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Lightly mist a medium ovenproof baking dish with spray.
• Mix the garlic, olive oil, parsley, tomatoes, and feta in a medium bowl.
• Lightly mist both sides of the tilapia fillets with spray, and then season both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Lay the fillets side by side, barely touching, in the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with the tomato mixture. Bake for 13 to 17 minutes, or until the tilapia flakes and is no longer translucent. Serve immediately.

GREEK TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F
• In a small baking dish, arrange tilapia fillet and sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Scatter green onion, mushroom slices and olives over top. Spoon tomatoes over, adding some of the tomato juices if desired. Sprinkle with oregano. Top with crumbled feta.
• Cover dish, and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

GO GO GREEK TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• In a glass baking dish, squeeze the juice of one lemon. Add the olive oil.
• Put the fillets in the dish and rub the lemon oil mixture on both sides; add salt and pepper to taste.
• Take large spoonfuls of the spinach, sauce and cheese (in that order) and place in the center of each fillet.
• Roll up each fillet and secure with a toothpick.
• Add remaining ingredients in between and on top of the fillets; and squeeze the second lemon on top.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

GREEK STYLE TILAPIA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400. From lemons, grate 1/2 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice 2. In 13" by 9" glass or ceramic baking dish, arrange tilapia fillets. Evenly sprinkle fillets with lemon juice and peel, chopped oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add tomatoes to baking dish around tilapia, cover with foil and roast 16 to 18 minutes or until tilapia is opaque throughout and tomatoes are tender. 3. Meanwhile, heat covered 4 quart saucepan of salted water to boiling on high. Add orzo and cook as label directs. Drain well. 4. Serve tilapia, tomatoes, and orzo with juices from baking dish.