Best Tilapia Smothered In Tomato Sauce Recipes

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SAVORY TOMATO-BRAISED TILAPIA



Savory Tomato-Braised Tilapia image

I shared this recipe with my bunco group and now one of my friends makes it all the time. I think that's the perfect testament to just how good this dish is. -Nancy Shively, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
3/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fillets with seasoned salt; drizzle with lemon juice. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add tomatoes, peppers, broth, tomato paste, garlic powder and oregano; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer., Place fillets over tomato mixture; cook, covered, 6-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. If desired, serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SMOTHERED TILAPIA



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This recipe is a good recipe for those who want to eat fish but don't like fishy taste. Has a great mixture of flavors and textures that even my non fish eating husband enjoys.

Provided by RENAHOBBS

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound tilapia fillets
2 large lemons
1 pinch steak seasoning, or to taste
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the fish fillets into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Slice the lemons in half, and squeeze the juice out over the fillets, turning them to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle steak seasoning to taste over both sides of the fillets.
  • Lay slices of Swiss cheese over the fillets so they are covered. Place tomato slices over the cheese. Sprinkle dried oregano over the top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 168.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GARLIC AND TOMATO TILAPIA



Garlic and Tomato Tilapia image

This is an easy recipe that I made up myself. It can be used when there are not too many ingredients available to make a big dinner. Can be served with mashed potatoes, pasta or rice. This will always be your favorite!!!

Provided by ZOYA13

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cloves garlic, crushed or to taste
1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced tomato
5 tablespoons sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
2 tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mash together the garlic and tomato. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Place the fish fillets in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake fish for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until about halfway done. Remove from the oven, and pour the tomato sauce over it. Return to the oven, and cook for 10 more minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 96.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SMOTHERED TILAPIA



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This is truly a hit with kids and adults alike. I still get calls for the recipe from the church congregation I cooked for.

Provided by AmosFarkle

Categories     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb tilapia fillet, thawed if necessary
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper
4 -5 roma tomatoes, chopped
2 -3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaf
1 teaspoon olive oil
2/3 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Place fish fillets on a lightly greased shallow pan.
  • Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
  • Dot with butter.
  • In a bowl, combine tomato, onion, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. (This should resemble bruschetta topping in consistency and taste.)
  • Spoon over fish.
  • Bake fish for about 8-10 minutes, or until it flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • Turn off oven.
  • Sprinkle fish with cheese and return to oven just to melt the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.3, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 81.2, Sodium 189.7, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 28.1

TILAPIA AND TOMATO SAUCE



Tilapia and Tomato Sauce image

White-fleshed fish and tomatoes just seem to have a natural affinity. This easy recipe is quick enough to serve on a week night and elegant enough to serve for a dinner party.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Tilapia

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 sweet red pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
4 tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • In a shallow Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat.
  • Fry the onion, garlic, red pepper, oregano, cumin, 1/4 teaspoons each of the salt and pepper, and the hot pepper sauce, stirring often, for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until thickened and reduced to about 2 cups.
  • Stir in the coriander, orange juice and lime juice.
  • Meanwhile, in a non-stick skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle the fish with the remaining salt and pepper.
  • Fry, turning once, in batches and adding more oil if necessary, for 4 minutes or until browned.
  • Nestle into the hot sauce and simmer for 4 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested.

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