I dug some tilapia fillets out of the freezer. I bounced out to the garden to pick some fresh parsley from the garden, thinking I was going to do the same old Lemon-Dill Tilapia thing (that’s my fall back for when I’m feeling uninspired)…but of course, I opened the fridge to grab the lemon juice…and the garlic bulb practically jumped off the shelf!
Parsley, lemon juice, garlic…Scampi, of course!
Snatched the butter (dairy-free margarine, really) and off I went to make a little something to pour atop the tilapia fillets.
Ended up being fairly simple. And oh my heavens, tasty too!
How to Make Scampi Tilapia
- Cook the brown rice as directed on package.
- Put the tilapia fillets into a greased, glass baking dish.
- Melt the butter/margarine.
- Crush the garlic and add to the melted butter with the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Pour over the fillets. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, or until fish is white and flaky in the middle. (Be warned…your house will smell uh-mazing while the scampi tilapia is baking!)
- Cook the peas as directed on package.
- Serve Scampi Tilapia Fillets with Brown Rice and Peas.
Scampi Tilapia
Fairly simple. And oh my heavens, tasty too!
Servings - 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice
- 12 oz frozen tilapia fillets
- 1/4 cup butter/margarine
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley from the garden
- Salt and pepper
- 12 oz peas
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice as directed on package.
- Put the tilapia fillets into a greased, glass baking dish.
- Melt the butter/margarine.
- Crush the garlic and add to the melted butter with the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Pour over the fillets. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, or until fish is white and flaky in the middle.
- Cook the peas as directed on package.
- Serve Scampi Tilapia Fillets with Brown Rice and Peas.
Melissa says
Your fish looks delicious. I am always looking for new ways to prepare fish. Thanks. And thanks for the linky.
Kristia@FamilyBalanceSheet says
This sounds delicious and I love that it is so simple.
Thanks for the linky.
Gina says
That sounds yummy! What brand of dairy-free margarine are you using? I need to find one because one of my kids is about to start an elimination diet.
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
@Gina,
I use Smart Balance with Flax Oil. It’s dairy free. And the cheapest that I have found too.
Shonda says
Just the inspiration I was needing! Spent the day at the pool and I wanted something easy and light – found tilapia in the freezer and came to your website! I did have to substitute couscous and steamed green beans! Thanks so much for the delicious recipe!
karen says
fish looks yum! I do noticed that when you buy frozen fish you are NOT getting your money’s worth. (as in vaccum packed) and that makes me REALLY mad. 🙁
marisa says
thanks for the recipe! I ruined my last tilapia dish..long story..so I’m excited about this easy one!
susan says
oh my gravy that looks SOOOOO good!!! gonna have to go buy some fish to try it.
Robin says
Great recipe! Thanks for hosting!
Holly says
Thank you for this Talapia recipe! I was just wondering how I was going to prepare my fish for tomorrow’s dinner, when I found your post! I can’t wait to try it!
Queen of the House says
You have inspired me! I never make fish because I feel like I really don’t know how to tell if it is really done. My husband would absolutely love it if I would fix some for us! This dish looks very yummy! 🙂
Does tilapia have bones you need to be concerned about?
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
@Queen of the House,
No bones in the tilapia fillets I buy!
Elizabeth says
Do you cook the fish from frozen? Or does it have to be thawed? (Because if it’s frozen, I know what I’m having for dinner tonight!)
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
@Elizabeth,
I cooked mine from mostly frozen. I had it thawing for a bit in the fridge.
Genessa says
I do a similar tilapia using Johnny’s Great Caesar Garlic Spread and Seasoning (huge jar from Costco). The kids love it.
Melinda says
Thanks for posting this. I’m always looking for new ways to prepare fish.
Natalie says
I made this last night for supper, it was fantastic!! Thanks for the recipe!!
Cricket says
I started a blog a month ago and $5.00 dinners is my Monday topic. How funny to find an entire blog dedicated to this today! Now I have a much better resource than my very simple minded tastebuds 🙂
Josephine says
super easy had it for dinner last nite. delicious and healthy.