Tilapia Recipes Even Your Kids Will Like

It can be challenging to find ways to incorporate more fish into your diet but these recipes will make it a breeze. The best way to cook tilapia is the simple way, with simple flavors and a very short cooking time. I promise you will gobble this meal right up, and you'll feel good about saying no to beef and yes to fish! Let's get cooking!

Skillet Tilapia With Tomatoes

Chicken with tomatoes and herbs in a cast iron skillet. — Skillet Tilapia With Tomatoes. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Quick, easy and full of healthy veggies this Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes is a win for a busy night. {gluten free, paleo, whole 30}
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Baked Tilapia With Garlic Butter

Fish fillets in a baking dish with lemon slices. — Baked Tilapia With Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

This baked tilapia is flavored with garlic, butter, herbs and seasonings, then cooked to tender and flaky perfection. A super easy dinner.
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Grilled Tilapia With Garlic And Herbs

Grilled salmon with lemon slices and parsley on a white plate. — Grilled Tilapia With Garlic And Herbs. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

This grilled tilapia is fish fillets coated in a zesty marinade, then cooked on the grill to tender perfection. A quick and easy recipe.
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Easy Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia

Baked lemon herb seasoned fish fillets in a ceramic dish. — Easy Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia is ready in 15 minutes. It's a delicious and easy recipe to make for dinner tonight.
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Garlic Crusted Tilapia

A fork holding a piece of breaded fish on a plate. — Garlic Crusted Tilapia. Photo credit: Mom Foodie.

This easy Garlic Crusted Tilapia recipe with mayonnaise makes a family pleasing dish and it's perfect for busy parents. The baked tilapia dinner will be on the table in under 30 minutes. What a great way to get kids to eat seafood!
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Lemon Pepper Tilapia Sheet Pan Dinner

Fish fillet with lemon and parsley on a white plate. — Lemon Pepper Tilapia Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: Finding Zest.

Mealtime has never been easier with this lemon pepper tilapia sheet pan dinner! Serve your family a healthy meal including tilapia, fresh green beans and tomatoes with one pan in under 30 minutes. This is a perfect weeknight dinner when you are short on time.
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Oven Baked Whole Red Tilapia Recipe

A fish on a baking sheet with lemon slices on it. — Oven Baked Whole Red Tilapia Recipe. Photo credit: The Top Meal.

Whole baked red tilapia recipe is full of aromatic herbs and spices, and bright citrus flavors. It is an easy and delicious seafood dinner!
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Pan-Seared Mexican Fish

Fish in a skillet with tomatoes and parsley. — Pan-Seared Mexican Fish. Photo credit: Beyond Mere Sustenance.

This Pan-Seared Mexican Fish features Mexican-spiced firm, white fish with fresh tomatoes, onion, and jalapeños with a hint of citrus. It's a simple recipe created from the Mexican flavor profile and my well-stocked pantry. Read on to learn more about the process of using flavor profiles to create this healthy fish dish without a cookbook or recipe.
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Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia

Baked fish fillets in a white dish with lemon wedges. — Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia. Photo credit: Savory Sweet Spoon.

Air fryer blackened tilapia is a 15-minute dinner idea that requires just a few simple herbs and spices to make up the most flavorful blackened dry rub resulting in a spectacular fillet of fish without all of the deep-frying! It's a deliciously kid-friendly meal, especially when served with their favorite sides and dipping sauces!
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Easy Mediterranean Fish with White Beans

A bowl of fish and beans with a lemon wedge. — Easy Mediterranean Fish with White Beans. Photo credit: Beyond Mere Sustenance.

A quick, healthy, and delicious way to prepare inexpensive fish fillets! A quick saute of onions, garlic, beans, spinach, and tomatoes is topped with sauteed fish.
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Tilapia With Avocado And Corn Salsa

Two fish fillets with avocado and lime on a plate. — Tilapia With Avocado And Corn Salsa. Photo credit: Joyous Apron.

Tilapia with Avocado Corn Salsa is a delicious, light and healthy fish recipe that is ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia

Fish fillets in a skillet with lemon wedges. — Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia. Photo credit: Sour And Sweets.

When you need a quick dinner, look no further than fish — and this Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia recipe is the best choice!
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Air Fryer Tilapia

Fish fillets on a plate with lemon and parsley. — Air Fryer Tilapia. Photo credit: Dr. Davinah's Eats.

Use this 15-minute Air Fryer Tilapia recipe with garlic butter to air fry tilapia quickly and easily. It uses just a few spices. No flipping.
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15 Minute Air Fryer Tilapia Fish Tacos

Salmon tacos with avocado and cilantro on a white plate. — 15 Minute Air Fryer Tilapia Fish Tacos. Photo credit: Couple In The Kitchen.

Air fryer tilapia is incredible as fish tacos. This healthy air fryer recipe can be made from start to finish in under 15 minutes!
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Pan Fried Tilapia (With Lemon Butter Sauce)

Fish fillets with lemon and parsley on a white plate. — Pan Fried Tilapia (With Lemon Butter Sauce). Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

Pan seared tilapia with lemon butter sauce is flaky and tender, in 20 minutes! Make this pan fried tilapia recipe with just 6 ingredients.
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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Fried fish with asparagus and lemon on a plate. — Parmesan Crusted Tilapia (Quick & Easy!). Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

This easy parmesan crusted tilapia recipe is flaky, flavorful, and takes just 15 minutes. Add veggies for a fast sheet pan dinner!
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Greek Baked Tilapia

Fish fillets with olives and pine nuts on a plate. — Greek Baked Tilapia. Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

Greek Baked Tilapia with olive oil, smoked paprika and oregano rub, that's browned then drizzled with lemon and baked in the oven until flaky
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Baked Fish With Lemon Garlic Butter

Fish fillet with lemon and arugula on a white plate. — Baked Fish With Lemon Garlic Butter. Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

This baked fish is cooked in a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce until tender and flaky. It's a 20-minute dinner recipe you'll love!
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Grilled Fish Tacos With Mango Salsa

Three fish tacos with mango and lime on a blue plate. — Grilled Fish Tacos With Mango Salsa. Photo credit: iFood Real.

Grilled fish tacos are perfect for taco night; grilled white fish, sweet mango salsa and crema for the best fish tacos in under 30 minutes!
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Pan Fried Tilapia

Chicken breasts cooked in a creamy sauce with lemon slices and herbs, served in a skillet. — Pan Fried Tilapia. Photo credit: Diethood.

Delicious and super easy to make, pan-fried tilapia served with a creamy lemon butter sauce. This flaky, tender fish recipe is ready in just 20 minutes!
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