French Tilapia With Peppers And Onions Food

TILAPIA WITH PEPPERS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season the fish with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a second large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook the peppers and onion, stirring often, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Stir the olives, parsley, lime juice, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper into the vegetables. Serve with the fish.

TILAPIA WITH ONION CRUST

Steps:

• NOTE: Use any fresh herb such as basil, sage, rosemary or a combination.
• Heat the oil in a heavy pan, add the onion and fry until caramelized (brown).
• In a separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs and herbs.
• Add the caramelized onions to the crumb mixture and combine well.
• Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper.
• Dip fish into the beaten egg, then into the crumb mixture and pat lightly to help crumbs adhere to fillet. I usually refrigerate the breaded fish for 15 minutes or so, but this is just my preference.
• Pan fry in olive oil til crust is golden and fish is of desired doneness, about 5 minute per side.
• Serve with your favorite side dish. I like mine with plain steamed basmati rice and cold sliced cucumbers.

SEARED TILAPIA WITH ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. Before you start cooking, season fillets with your spices. In large hot, non stick skillet place oil, (medium hi heat) I leave in center of skillet and put garlic there till it sizzles, then spread out
• 2. Place onions in now and saute until beginning to get tender
• 3. scatter onions out and lay fish in skillet.
• 4. cook, uncovered on medium heat, don't get to anxious, do NOT turn fish until one side is nicely seared. (lift up edge with spatula and peek ) . If you turn it too often, fillets will fall apart.
• 5. do keep the onions moving, so they don't burn, and if you need to, add another teaspoon of oil. If onions are browning too quickly, lay them on the fillets
• 6. check fish after 10 minutes for crispness on underside and turn fillets over. Cook another 10 minutes or until fish is seared well and the flesh is nice and white.
• 7. Serve warm with a lemon slice if you wish

PAN-FRIED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Pat fish dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Sauté fish in a single layer without moving until crispy and golden-brown on one side, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Flip each piece of tilapia and continue cooking until fish is 145 degrees. Transfer fish to oven to keep warm.
• To the same skillet, add onions and garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add peppers and sauté until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, capers, and thyme until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in lemon juice and add salt and pepper to taste. Return fish to pan and stir to coat with sauce.

FRENCH TILAPIA WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• For the fish:.
• Put the flour, the salt and pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl and stir to mix.
• Beat the egg in a bowl.
• Dip each fillet in the FLOUR first to coat, and then the egg. (Note, the egg will slip off the flour a bit, so just turn it a couple times until the egg adheres - then add to the pan).
• Add the cooking spray and the butter to a large skillet and heat until bubbly.
• Add the fish to the hot pan and turn the heat to med-high. Cook for about 3 minutes, and turn when it is brown. You really have to watch the fish so it doesn't burn -- Cook another 3 minutes on the other side, until browned (add a little more butter if you need to). When browned remove and keep fish warm.
• For the peppers and onions:.
• Coat another large skillet with cooking spray, and heat until hot. Add the sliced onions and peppers and saute until a little browned and soft. (Add a little water if you need to, and turn down the heat if they are browning too quickly).
• Add the capers and stir to mix and heat through.
• Add the white wine and cook for about 2 minutes until it is reduced a little. Add the sour cream and the parmesan cheese. Cook until bubbling and the cheese is melted. Grind some freshly ground black pepper over the top.
• Delicious served over spaghetti squash and with a garnish of fresh parsley.

BALSAMIC BAKED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and red pepper in the oil until onion is tender and golden, and peppers are slightly soft, about 10 minutes. Stir balsamic vinegar into the vegetables; season with salt and pepper.
• Rub tilapia filets with 2 teaspoons olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Place fillets in a small baking dish, and top with the balsamic onion mixture. Sprinkle fish evenly with blue cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily. Serve atop salad greens.

SAUTEED TILAPIA TACOS WITH GRILLED PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high heat.
• Arrange onion slices and bell peppers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.
• Grill onions 12 minutes turning after 6 minutes, Grill bell peppers 12 minutes turning occasionally.
• Remove from grill, and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Slice onion rings in half, and thinly slice bell peppers, discarding seeds, and stems.
• Combine onion, bell pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle fish evenly with remaining salt, and pepper.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with cooking spray.
• Add fish to pan, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork, or until desired degree of doneness.
• Warm tortilla according to package directions.
• Divide fish, onion mixture, and jalapeno slices evenly among tortillas.
• Serve with lime wedges.

EASY BAKED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with butter-flavored spray. Place fillets in dish; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Top with lemon, peppers and onion; sprinkle with pepper., Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.