When it comes to finding foods that I can get the entire family to eat and enjoy, I find that the task can be a trying one at times. I have found that when I seek out foods to create dishes with, I like to find things that I know everyone will enjoy and that will not only be tasty but also a healthier option as well. So when we were sent some tilapia from Regal Springs Tilapia, I was excited to create some dishes that are sure to be a hit in my home.
Since we are preparing to celebrate Valentines Day, I decided to create a dish for my family that was a simple one to put together, but that was also one that they will enjoy. I chose to first get the Regal Springs Tilapia, and season it with a Cajun seasoning mix that I was able to pick up at my local grocery store. I also added some fries to my dish to add something I know my kids love to the mix. Once the tilapia was done, I placed the fillets on the platters, added some fries then also added some tarter sauce for the kids to use as a dip. Which in all seemed to make a meal that everyone enjoyed and that was a fairly simple and fast meal to put together and serve my family!
Along with being able to create the recipe I made for my family, I was also given some other great recipes to try as well from Regal Springs Tilapia, and I found that with the various recipes I can not only create meals that everyone is sure to enjoy, but also meals that give us healthier options to enjoy! Making Regal Springs Tilapia a great choice to go with when seeking out options when it comes to dinner for the family!
For the dish I created making a Cajun Crusted Grilled Tilapia:
4 lake raised tilapia fillets
1 container of Cajun Seasoning (will season to taste)
Preheat oven to 375. Lightly season the fillets on both sides then place on oven tray for cooking. Cook for 25 minutes. You can add rice, vegetables or any sides you would like to pair with the tilapia, then plate and serve!
You can enjoy this recipe along with the others I was sent from Regal Springs Tilapia as well!
OVEN ROASTED LAKE RAISED TILAPIA WITH WINTER VEGETABLES AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Ingredients:
4 lake raised tilapia fillets
12 fingerling potatoes
1 lemon
1 lime
2 turnips
1 orange
8 peeled small carrots
4 table spoons extra virgin olive oil
1 sweet onion
1 teaspoon honey
3 parsnips
2 cups washed baby spinach
Sea salt and fresh pepper
Instructions:
To make the vegetables:
· Peel the turnips, carrots, onion, and parsnips. Cut all peeled vegetable to roughly the same size as a halved fingerling potato. Half all the potatoes. Place all vegetable on an oiled sheet pan and season with salt, pepper, and EVOO. Roast in a 375-degree oven for 25 minutes or until vegetable are fork tender.
To make the dressing:
· Juice the lemon and lime. Peel the orange and segment, then add the juice form the pulp to the lemon and lime juice. In a metal mixing bowl add the honey, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon citrus juice. Whisk together with a metal wire whisk then slowly drizzle 4 table spoons of EVOO. Make sure you fully emulsify the dressing.
To cook the fish:
· Brush lake raised tilapia fillets with EVOO, salt and pepper on each side. In a 375-degree oven roast the fish on an oiled sheet pan for 20 minutes.
To the plate:
· On 4 plates place ¼ of the roasted vegetables in the center of the plate. Then place the roasted tilapia over the vegetables. Toss the spinach and orange in the dressing using tongs. Place a small amount of the salad beside the fish and vegetable. Keep in mind while cooking that the vegetable will take longer to cook than the fish. The fish will be best if timed to make sure it is the last thing to come out of the oven.
GRILLED TILAPIA OVER FARO WITH ROASTED TOMATO, PEPPER AND GARLIC
Ingredients:
4 lake raised tilapia fillets
3 roma tomatoes
8oz. faro dry
1 red bell pepper
3 teaspoons fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic
1oz. dried chanterelle mushrooms
3 table spoons extra virgin olive oil
32oz. seafood stock
1 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons pine nuts
Sea salt and fresh pepper
Instructions:
To make the faro:
· Put seafood stock into medium sized sauce pan. Add the dried mushrooms and and steep on low heat for 45 minutes. You want to basically make a seafood/mushrooms stock. Remove mushrooms and strain stock and dry mushrooms with a paper towel. Set the mushrooms aside while you cook the faro. Return the stock to the sauce pan and add faro. Bring faro to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and allow to cook for 25 more minutes. While to faro cooks sauté the mushrooms in one table spoon EVOO, salt and pepper. Once faro is cooked add the mushrooms and 1 teaspoon thyme.
To cook the sauce:
· In a 375-degree oven roast the tomatoes, garlic, and bell pepper on a sheet pan for 25 minutes. Drizzle all with EVOO and salt and pepper before cooking. While the vegetables are in the oven place the wine in a sauce pan and reduce by 50% over med-high heat. Remove vegetable from the oven, allow to cool enough to handle, then peel the tomatoes and garlic, seed the pepper and place in food processor or blender. Add reduced wine, pine nuts, 2 tablespoons thyme, salt and pepper. Pulse in blender until sauce is smooth.
To cook the fish:
· Brush lake raised tilapia fillets with EVOO, salt and pepper on each side. Grill over med-high grill. Cook each side for approximately 3 minutes or until you reach your desired doneness.
To the plate:
· On 4 plates place ¼ of the faro in the center of the plate. Then place the grilled tilapia over the faro. Spoon a little sauce on the plate and a little on the fish. Please keep in mind, the sauce and faro can be held warm while the fish cooks. So make sure the fish is the last part of the meal you cook.
BUTTER AND HERB BASTED LAKE RAISED TILAPIA ROASTED BEET, ARUGALA AND BASIL SALAD
Ingredients:
4 lake raised tilapia fillets
2 table spoons butter
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
6 table spoons extra virgin olive oil
2 small red beets
2 small golden beets
4 cups baby arugula
1 cup fresh basil
1 table spoon high quality balsamic vinegar
1 table spoon whole grain mustard
Sea salt and fresh pepper
Instructions:
To make the salad:
· Wrap beets individually in aluminum foil, drizzled with EVOO and salt and pepper. Roast in 375-degree oven for 20 minutes allow to cool and slice. In a metal mixing bowl large enough to hold the entire salad. Put whole grain mustard and vinegar in bowl first with salt and pepper to taste and 1 table spoon fresh thyme. Slowly whisk 4 table spoons EVOO into bowl, making sure that the dressing is fully emulsified. Once the fish is cooked you will add the arugula and basil, then mix with tongs to cover thoroughly. Then you will add the beets. The goal is to cover the greens with dressing then add the beets. The sweetness of the beets will contrast well with the spiciness of the arugula. Remember that the dressing will wilt the greens, so add it at the last moment.
To cook the fish:
· You will need a large Sauté pan or possible two sauté pans. Over medium high heat melt the butter and add the fish. Once the fish starts cooking add the remaining thyme. During the cooking process you will want to continually spoon the butter over the top of the fish. This will give the fish a nice golden brown crust. The fish will take approximately 6 minutes to cook with 4 of those minutes done on the first side. After 4 minutes you will turn the fish and allow to cook the remaining 2 minutes, or until you reach your desired doneness. When done remove from heat and leave in the pan.
To Plate:
· Mix salad then divide into 4 portions. Place salad in the middle of the plate, then lay the fish partially on the salad and partially on the plate.
Product received, thank you to Regal Springs Tilapia as well as the PR for supplying me with a product for this review, all opinions are my own.
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This looks delicious! We're trying to incorporate more fish into our meals and I'd love to try this one out.
The GRILLED TILAPIA OVER FARO WITH ROASTED TOMATO, PEPPER AND GARLIC looks so delicious and a good recipe to make the family. Thanks for sharing a healthy recipe.