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    Freshwater Fish Recipes

    Our members' favorite recipes for freshwater fish include classic preparations and creative riffs on catfish, tilapia, trout and more.

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    Coconut/Lime Tilapia

    Coconut/Lime Tilapia

    By Ladies of the Lake-eM Cee

    6 Reviews

    Grilled Blackened Sea Bass

    Grilled Blackened Sea Bass

    Easy Parmesan Fish Fillets

    Easy Parmesan Fish Fillets

    Bbq'd Trout by a True Oregonian

    Bbq'd Trout by a True Oregonian

    Most Popular Freshwater Fish Recipes

    MaMa's Supper Club Tilapia Parmesan
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    You asked for it. Here it is. Thanks so much to MaMa's Supper Club. Wish we could all go there.

    MaMa's Supper Club Tilapia Parmesan

    Recipe #53914

    MaMa's Supper Club Tilapia Parmesan

    By Crabbycakes on February 12, 2003

    Recipe #53914

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    "You asked for it. Here it is. Thanks so much to MaMa's Supper Club. Wish we could all go there."

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    Ingredients: dried basil, tilapia fillets...

    407 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    Tilapia Al Ajillo (Garlic Tilapia)
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    You can do this with any white fish, sea bass is great this way. Fish is often served this way in the Canary Islands, though usually it is the whole fish...

    Tilapia Al Ajillo (Garlic Tilapia)

    Recipe #57919

    Tilapia Al Ajillo (Garlic Tilapia)

    By canarygirl on April 3, 2003

    Recipe #57919

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    "You can do this with any white fish, sea bass is great this way. Fish is often served this way in the Canary Islands, though usually it is the whole fish instead of fillets. YUM!"

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    Ingredients: tilapia fillets, lemons...

    167 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Tilapia
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    Tilapia

    Recipe #9004

    Tilapia

    By Julie Cioffi on May 15, 2001

    Recipe #9004

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    Ingredients: dried oregano, tilapia fillets...

    134 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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    Light Cider Batter
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    Having moved away from drinking beer. I found that my small bottles of Cider make for a great tasting crispy batter. A real treat on white fish.

    Light Cider Batter

    Recipe #473427

    Light Cider Batter

    By kiwi-olympin on February 2, 2012

    Recipe #473427

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    "Having moved away from drinking beer. I found that my small bottles of Cider make for a great tasting crispy batter. A real treat on white fish."

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    Ingredients: eggs, rice bran oil, salt...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 8 mins

    Recipe #472052

    Steamed Lemon Tilapia With Teriyaki Sauce
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    If you can’t get mirin, use white wine or rice vinegar instead and add an extra 1 tbs sugar.

    Steamed Lemon Tilapia With Teriyaki Sauce

    By English_Rose on January 17, 2012

    Recipe #472052

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    "If you can’t get mirin, use white wine or rice vinegar instead and add an extra 1 tbs sugar."

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    Ingredients: tilapia fillets, ginger...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #470201

    Easy Baked Fish Fillets
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    A healthful dinner that actually tastes great! And it is so easy to make. Though this recipe was made with grouper, any firm white fish such as cod,...

    Easy Baked Fish Fillets

    By Lorraine of AZ on December 19, 2011

    Recipe #470201

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    "A healthful dinner that actually tastes great! And it is so easy to make. Though this recipe was made with grouper, any firm white fish such as cod, haddock, or tilapiia will work. However the timing may have to be adjusted if using thicker or thinner pieces of fish. I saw this recipe demonstrated on YouTube by Chef Holly Grainger"

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    Ingredients: pepper, fish fillets...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Baked Parmesan Fish
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    Healthier and tastier way to serve fish. I have used flounder, catfish, grouper, perch and tilapia with great results.If your fish is not getting crispy...

    Baked Parmesan Fish

    Recipe #151785

    Baked Parmesan Fish

    By Mama's Kitchen (Hope) on January 16, 2006

    Recipe #151785

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    "Healthier and tastier way to serve fish. I have used flounder, catfish, grouper, perch and tilapia with great results.If your fish is not getting crispy try broiling it for a minute or so to get it crispy. Oh and parmesan from a can is ok but treat yourself and use freshly grated. You will be oh so happy you did."

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    Ingredients: pepper, eggs, fish fillets...

    62 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Asian-Style Grilled Tilapia
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    I have to put this recipe somewhere before it gets thrown away!! It was in the paper as a "Quick Meal". I just love tilapia!! Feel free to add...

    Asian-Style Grilled Tilapia

    Recipe #192282

    Asian-Style Grilled Tilapia

    By SkinnyMinnie on October 25, 2006

    Recipe #192282

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    "I have to put this recipe somewhere before it gets thrown away!! It was in the paper as a "Quick Meal". I just love tilapia!! Feel free to add more garlic or ginger to this sauce....the more the merrier, right?"

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    Ingredients: tilapia fillets, fresh ginger...

    46 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    Parmesan-Basil Perch
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    Husband is dieting. He loves this!Recipe from- Betty Crocker's Healthy New Choices Cookbook.

    Parmesan-Basil Perch

    Recipe #18327

    Parmesan-Basil Perch

    By Rhonda O on January 28, 2002

    Recipe #18327

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    "Husband is dieting. He loves this!Recipe from- Betty Crocker's Healthy New Choices Cookbook."

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    Ingredients: pepper, dried basil leaves...

    35 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

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    Tilapia Al Ajillo (Garlic Tilapia)
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    You can do this with any white fish, sea bass is great this way. Fish is often served this way in the Canary Islands, though usually it is the whole fish...

    Tilapia Al Ajillo (Garlic Tilapia)

    Recipe #57919

    Tilapia Al Ajillo (Garlic Tilapia)

    By canarygirl on April 3, 2003

    Recipe #57919

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    "You can do this with any white fish, sea bass is great this way. Fish is often served this way in the Canary Islands, though usually it is the whole fish instead of fillets. YUM!"

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    Ingredients: tilapia fillets, lemons...

    167 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Yummy Crispy Baked Fish
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    Easy and healthier way to get crispy tasty fish. I have used mostly mild whitefish like tilapia with great results. Don't be scared by the number of...

    Yummy Crispy Baked Fish

    Recipe #150987

    Yummy Crispy Baked Fish

    By Mama's Kitchen (Hope) on January 9, 2006

    Recipe #150987

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    "Easy and healthier way to get crispy tasty fish. I have used mostly mild whitefish like tilapia with great results. Don't be scared by the number of ingredients—it is mostly spices and herbs. Please adjust the spices, especially salt, to your taste. I have tried to post a balanced blend here but feel free to adjust mild, spicy, lower sodium etc..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, cornmeal...

    94 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
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    Fast, Easy and Healthy! This recipe is for 2, but I have easily doubled it for more. This bakes so quickly that I often make a bunch of these fillets...

    Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

    Recipe #169764

    Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

    By MommyMakes on May 25, 2006

    Recipe #169764

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    "Fast, Easy and Healthy! This recipe is for 2, but I have easily doubled it for more. This bakes so quickly that I often make a bunch of these fillets and eat them leftover for lunches."

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    Ingredients: pepper, tilapia fillets...

    90 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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    Tilapia
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    A light white fish, prepared quick and easy for a delicious meal!

    Tilapia

    Recipe #257931

    Tilapia

    By Melinda #2 on October 8, 2007

    Recipe #257931

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    "A light white fish, prepared quick and easy for a delicious meal!"

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    Ingredients: dried onion flakes, tilapia fillets...

    40 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 11 mins

    French Style Roasted Perch With Fennel, Tomatoes and Wine
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    A delectable roasted fish and vegetable dish that is very popular in the South of France, especially Provence. I have listed Perch as the fish to use in...

    French Style Roasted Perch With Fennel, Tomatoes and Wine

    Recipe #217140

    French Style Roasted Perch With Fennel, Tomatoes and Wine

    By French Tart on March 16, 2007

    Recipe #217140

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    "A delectable roasted fish and vegetable dish that is very popular in the South of France, especially Provence. I have listed Perch as the fish to use in this recipe, but Bream, John Dory, Halibut or Tilapia would also work very well. An elegant dinner dish, which needs very little attention, making it the perfect recipe for when you have company! Serve..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, coriander seeds, dill...

    9 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

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