Also Known As:
"Saint Peter's Fish" or "Aquatic Chicken" (because of it's mild taste and easily/quickly raised)
Meat Experts Tip:
Very mild and light in flavor. Can be used for just about any fish recipe because it does not have an overpowering fish taste - Great source of protein, but lacking in the omega-3 fatty acids (this depends on the diet it was raised on)
Preferred Cooking Method:
Skillet
Other Cooking Methods:
Cooking Temps:
145°F or until flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork
Recipes
- Baked Parmesan Tilapia
- Blackened Tilapia
- Lemon Butter Tilapia
- Tilapia Fillets with Garden Vegetable Sauce
- Tilapia Taco with Fresh Salsa
Nutritional Information
Per 3 ounce raw (USDA): 87 calories; 2 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 56 mg cholesterol; 58 mg sodium; 0 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 22 g protein