How to Make Orange Tilapia - A Step-by-Step Guide

Orange tilapia is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasion. This easy-to-make recipe combines the mild and flaky tilapia with the tangy and sweet flavors of fresh orange juice and zest, creating a delightful citrus-infused dish that is sure to please your taste buds.

Not only is this dish incredibly tasty, but it is also a healthy and light option for those looking to incorporate more fish into their diet. Tilapia is a lean source of ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 1 ½ cups orange juice
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • ½ cup orange juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 fillets

  • Pour 1 1/2 cups orange juice into a resealable plastic bag. Add tilapia fillets, coat with the juice, squeeze bag to remove excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 3 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk butter, panko bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons orange juice, garlic, and basil together in a bowl.
  • Remove tilapia from the orange juice and shake to remove excess liquid; arrange fillets in a 13x9-inch baking dish. Discard marinade.
  • Pour 1/2 cup orange juice over the tilapia fillets. Spread butter mixture over the top of the filets to cover each completely.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the liquid is bubbling and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    379 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 70mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 740mg