What is Tilapia?

Now that our May packages are ready to order, we've received a few questions about tilapia - what does it taste like? how to cook it? is it similiar to another type of fish? We chose tilapia for our packages because it is wonderfully easy to work with, tastes great, is a "best choice" for sustainability and is also a very healthy choice. The firm texture and mild flavor of tilapia make it ideal for a variety of cooking methods. Pan-fried, broiled, baked, or braised, tilapia readily absorbs the robust flavor of spicy marinades, creamy sauces, and subtle seasonings. Plus, a 6-ounce fillet only has about 125 calories and about 1 gram of fat. Tilapia are vegetarians and as a result, they do not build up pollutants or other toxins in their bodies. Tilapia is also very similar in taste to red snapper.

Here are a few of our favorite tilapia recipes:

1. Baked Tilapia with Fresh Herbs
2. Spicy Sauteed Fish with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
3. Tilapia and Pepper Stir-Fry
4. Tilapia Tacos with Peach Relish

Don't forget to order your Go Fish package before May 5th! You can order here.