Broiled Tilapia Parmesan

Broiled Tilapia Parmesan

4.6 of 5 (1539)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 177.1
  • Total Fat: 10.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 63.4 mg
  • Sodium: 232.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 19.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Broiled Tilapia Parmesan calories by ingredient


Introduction

Delicious and quick, this dish is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan! We think this baked tilapia recipe can't be beat! Delicious and quick, this dish is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan! We think this baked tilapia recipe can't be beat!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
    2 tablespoons butter, softened
    1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    1/8 teaspoon dried basil
    1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1/8 teaspoon onion powder
    1/8 teaspoon celery seed
    1 pound tilapia fillets

Tips

Serve with broccoli and brown rice.


Directions

Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminum foil.

In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside.

Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to overcook the fish.

Makes 4 servings.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    167 of 169 people found this review helpful
    OMG...that's all I can say about this one! Can I give this 10 stars?? I would not change one thing about this recipe!!! OMG! MMmmmm!!! The crispy edges and bubbly parmesan cheese...mmmmm! Mmmmmm!!!!! I've also used this topping on baked chicken! - 2/6/09


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    Incredible!
    106 of 109 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! I used Dover Sole, added a little Old Bay Seasoning, replaced the celery salt with garlic salt, and baked it at 400 for around 15 minutes. We all loved it. - 4/2/08


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    Incredible!
    64 of 65 people found this review helpful
    This was so yummy and flavorful. I would recommend when adding the spices to "smoosh" btwn fingers first to really get the max flavor punch. My husband raved over it and asked if I made the topping or if it was something I bought at the store! Served it with brown rice and a mixed frozen veggie. - 3/1/09


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    62 of 66 people found this review helpful
    Loved the recipe. I added 2 tbls of honey & mustard dressing to it, wrapped it in foil and baked it. The family were licking their lips and fingers in enjoyment. MAKYLE - 3/5/09


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    Incredible!
    61 of 62 people found this review helpful
    This is one of my favorite recipes. Quick, easy and delicious. I don't use celery seed or celery salt, just a little thyme instead of the basil, salt and pepper. I often use garlic powder in place of onion powder because I always have it on hand. I recommend this to anyone who needs a quick meal. - 7/30/09


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    Very Good
    40 of 43 people found this review helpful
    I thought this recipe was great! I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise so I decided not to use that and instead I mixed all of the ingredients with Italian bread crumbs and coated the fish with the mixture before broiling and then used lemon juice after it was cooked. It was delicious! - 8/20/09


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    Very Good
    36 of 37 people found this review helpful
    Lots of flavour. Served with a simple mushroom risotto for a healthy hearty meal. Cooking times are really finikcy, my fish was a little overcooked. Will cut cooking time next time I make. - 9/3/08


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    35 of 36 people found this review helpful
    I've made this tons of times, and we love it! Fish can be thawed out within minutes by soaking in hot water, so this requires no extra planning. I always keep these ingredients on hand as my back-up plan. YUM! - 4/21/09


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    Incredible!
    32 of 33 people found this review helpful
    I used chopped fresh basil instead of dried, & garlic powder instead of onion powder.Obviously there are tons of small ways to vary this recipe, but the bottom line is that it's SCRUMPTIOUS! - 8/23/09


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    Very Good
    32 of 33 people found this review helpful
    this turned out wonderful! Only changes I made, like others, was 1/2 the butter and low fat mayo. - 3/15/09


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    Very Good
    23 of 29 people found this review helpful
    Tilapia is a very light and flaky fish. Do not overcook! - 8/24/09


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    Very Good
    23 of 25 people found this review helpful
    This recipe was very delicious. I don't like to cook fish in the house, so I grilled it in tin foil and then broiled the top. I used fat free mayo, and next time, I'd use a little less butter. Overall, it was really good. - 2/2/08


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    Very Good
    18 of 23 people found this review helpful
    Great easy recipe. I'm always looking for ways to serve fish. I used dijon mustard in place of the butter and the mayo and tweaked the seasonings a bit and it turned out great. - 8/10/09


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    Incredible!
    16 of 17 people found this review helpful
    Loved it! I did change the mayo to fat free and used less butter but it was still wonderful. I changed my daughter's mind on tilapia. - 3/19/09


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    Incredible!
    15 of 17 people found this review helpful
    I hate to cook but I loved this recipe. It was super easy to make and done so fast my broccoli wasn't quite ready! My son, who doesn't care for fish, ate seconds. The fish was eaten as fast it was cooked. Easy clean up too... one bowl and toss out the foil! - 12/29/09


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    Incredible!
    15 of 16 people found this review helpful
    I will DEFINITELY be making this one again and again. I used old bay in place of the seasoning called for in the recipe and it turned out wonderful. Fast, Easy and Delicious. - 3/19/09


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    Very Good
    14 of 15 people found this review helpful
    Delicious-I used miracle whipped light instead of real mayo which made it a little too sweet. Next time I'll follow the recipe to the t. It was awesome. - 3/29/09


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    Very Good
    14 of 38 people found this review helpful
    Yeah I got this recipe from another website...allrecipe? Not too sure, but I suggest changing a few things. I.e. celery seed instead of celery salt, don't add the lemon juice or 1/2 it, double the pepper and add 1/4c. of bread crumbs. - 1/30/09


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    Incredible!
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Excellent. The cooking directions were specific, sauce was light but creamy, and the entire family gave it a thumbs up! - 2/6/10


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    Incredible!
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    I tried it for dinner tonight and it tasted so yummy. Used less butter and I used Lt. Mayo which cut some of the calories. My husband wanted seconds, and there were none to have. This is a diffenit wonderful recipe. - 4/10/09


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    Incredible!
    10 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Great! I am going to try it on shrimp next, try a faux scampi. - 9/1/09


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This was delicious. I used Pickeral instead of Tilapia. I liked it because it contained ingredients that I had in the pantry. No special ingredients. - 3/20/09


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    Very Good
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I made this tonight and loved it!! I didn't change anything in the recipe. My family thought it was great! It gave our usual "fish" dinner a little elegance :) - 3/19/09


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is all that the author said it would be--quick to prepare and cook, and is delicious. I don't think I can say more than the other reviewers; this one is a definite keeper! - 3/19/09


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    Incredible!
    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Awesome recipe, everytime I cook fish it seems so plain, but this recipe added a lot of flavour & was so simple to follow! - 3/5/09


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    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Very good! I used nonfat Greek yogurt instead of the mayo - still moist and delicious! - 3/3/10


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    perfect. I added a fresh garlic and loved it! - 3/13/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I've never cooked fish so I was nervous, but it came out great. My husband hates seafood, but absolutely loved this!! Thanks! - 4/29/10


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    Very Good
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    It was very good. I was nervous about broiling times and didn't do it long enough, so I will know next time to broil for a full 3 minutes on each side before adding parmesan topping. 8 yr old DS even ate it without complaining! - 9/3/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Great recipe!! I am not a big fish eater but my husband loves it. I went by the recipe but added the tomatoes before broiling. It turned out great! - 8/18/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I substituted low fat margarine for butter, lime juice for lemon juice and low fat miracle whip based on what I had on hand. It was fantastic, I will make this again and again. - 7/25/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Made this last night. I used fresh Parmesan Cheese that I grated and fresh garlic. This will on my menu at least once a week. - 7/19/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I used old bay instead of the seasoning mixture, but I still added the basil. It was wonderful! I also used only 1 tblsp of smart balance butter. This recipe was FANTASTIC! - 7/8/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I really liked this it was quick, easy and tasty. Served with new potatoes and a steamed veg and I have a whole meal. - 6/9/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Even my husband loved this... and usually I can't MAKE him eat fish! This is fantastic and INCREDIBLY easy and fast to make! Also tried it substituting sole instead... still works great! - 5/26/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I tried this on some mahi mahi, its about the only fish I like and it was great! Will definitely use this again. - 5/18/09


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    5 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I have always wondered how to make a parmesan crusted tilapia. Here's a recipe that's easy and quick- wish it was low fat though! With all the raving reviews, will try try. Thanks! Adding a few Italian spices or a garlic as some people did, shouldn't interfere with the delicious taste. - 4/10/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This was great! We didn't have lemon juice, so used lemon-pepper seasoning, and added a bit of water. Even the hubby liked it. Thank you. - 4/4/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This was fantastic...my fiance even loved it. We both enjoy food that is full of flavor and will definately be making this again! Delicious! - 3/13/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! I crushed some Riceworks Sweet Chili chips and put them on top of the sauce before the last broiling. It added a little zip and some crunch. - 3/9/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I just made this recipe for supper. Husband raved about it. Definitely will use again. Fish can be kind of bland. This ups the wow factor. - 3/2/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I made this recipe last night for dinner... my family loved it! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing!! Will definately make it again! - 3/3/10


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    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This is really very good just the way it is written. no need to add or subtract anything at all! Lovely.....even my picky grandson loves this dish. - 3/3/10


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Very quick, easy and extremely tasty! Will definitely make again!!! - 3/3/10


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was great! My whole family enjoyed it - I doubled the recipe exactly since I have a lot of people to feed; served it with roasted potatoes, beans, carrots, tomatoes and apples. YUM! - 1/14/10


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    Incredible!
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful! The foil makes clean-up a breeze. - 9/7/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I'm not a fish eater but, this was great! I used Cod fish (small Kentucky town you use what you can find). I also grilled it in foil with fresh cilantro on top. - 7/24/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    quick,easy and so tasty.Iwould not change anything - 7/15/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I made this dish tonight for me and my husband. It was delicious. We served it with fresh, sautéed asparagus. It was easy and very yummy. I will make this again and again. - 7/7/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! Kids loved it, too! - 5/7/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I made this and it was very good. I will make it again. It is easy and quick. My husband doesn't like tilapia fish so I thought I would try it on haddock next time. - 4/19/09


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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I substituted milld mustard and extra virgin olive oil for the Mayo as I can not eat it. Used Promise for the Butter. Deliciouse. - 4/10/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This is quick, easy and delicious! I will omit the butter next time. With the mayonnaise there should be enough oil already. Thanks! - 3/30/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    tasty and easy......you can skip the parmesan if you can't have cheese - 3/19/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I used cod instead, didn't have the basil onion powder or celery salt, so used garlic powder instead. Hubby really liked and will make again. - 3/4/10


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I cooked this yummy dish when my dad was visiting. He took home the recipe! Mouth watering. - 8/26/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I've been looking for a good recipe for Tilapia now I've found it Thanks much - 8/24/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    made this last night, a very easy receipe, My son who is 11 even liked it. - 6/4/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Awesome. This brings just the right amount of flavoring to tilapia. A new family favorite. - 4/26/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This was fast, easy and GOOD! My hubby, who hates fish that isn't fresh, loved this one so it's a keeper :) - 4/10/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Congratulations fot not only a fabulious recipe but being the first recipe I have seen here that didn't get one negative comment.....Chef Jim - 4/10/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This was delicious!! I will definitely make it again! - 4/10/09


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    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This is certainly easy and quick, unfortunately my spouse didn't care much for the flavor. I plan to try a variation, using crushed french fried onions to coat to get some crispness and alter the seasoning to more closely meet his palate. - 4/3/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I have now added this one to my regulars. Very fast and easy! AND best of all my kids will eat it. - 3/18/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Love this! Made it with swai fish and it's a favorite! - 3/13/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Very good and easy to make!! Love it . - 3/5/09


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    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Awesome! I have a tough time eating fish but this does the trick! - 3/3/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This dish was easy and totally awesome. Will def make again! - 3/3/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful. Everyone in my family really enjoyed it. Very easy to make. - 3/1/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Wow! We have never had Tilapia so flavorful and mouth watering... will make again! - 2/28/09


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    3 of 11 people found this review helpful
    This sure sounds good to me. - 2/27/09


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    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This is delicious. - 2/29/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    ABSOLUTELY AWESOME !! - 3/14/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Excellent! Really flavorful and very easy! Used fat-free mayo in place of the regular mayo and didn't sacrifice any flavor at all! - 3/5/10


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Absolutely fabulous! I will definitely make it again & again & again!! - 9/2/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    easy and delicious. - 9/2/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was wonderful, we have been trying to eat more fish and this recipe makes it easy. - 9/1/09


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    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    My favorite fish ...this looks yummy and I am going to make it tonight! - 8/24/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I think it was INCREDIBLE!!! My family loved it too! My 12yr old son was wanting MORE! - 8/11/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful! We will make it again! - 8/4/09


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Yum Yum!! Everyone at my house loved it! - 7/30/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    A keeper. My husband who doesn't like anything new loved it. This rates a gold star. Just enough flavoring to make this fish delicious. Thank you for sharing. - 7/28/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This recipie was very good. I usually do not get to eat much fish because my wife doesn't usually like it. She said she would eat this again. - 7/27/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I dont like too much fish but this recipe was awsome. i will definately make it again. - 7/26/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This is the second time I am making this - it's delicious!! - 7/17/09


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    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Yum and easy. Not to many calories. - 7/15/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was delicious and amazingly easy! Definitely a regular :) - 6/28/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Love it! Really quick and tasty,I will definitely make it again.Thanks for sharing. - 6/25/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Amazing!!! - 6/24/09


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I tried this today and it was so good, my 7 year old loved it! - 6/15/09


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This is delicious, a simple recipe that tastes wonderful - 4/15/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I have been searching for new ways to make TIlapia and this time my kids ate it and like it. Excellent recipe. will make again. - 4/10/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This is one of my favorite recipes to make. It is so quick and easy. Great for a mom that wants to give her kids a homemade, nutritional dinner, without spending 2 hours in the kitchen!! I love it. - 4/10/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Awesome!! My favorite fish! - 4/10/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    gooddddd - 3/19/09


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    O.K.
    2 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I found the fish very bland with the recommended spices, mayo and cheese. - 3/6/09


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    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This sounds great! I am going to get some tilapia this weekend and try this recipie...trying to get DH to like tilapia....I think this recipie will do the trick! - 8/20/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    this was great!!! - 8/14/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I made this a couple of weeks ago, DH thought it was FANTASTIC, so did I, am making it again tonight. - 8/12/09


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    Incredible!
    yum - 7/6/21