Creole Tilapia Recipe

Escape the winter chill with this vibrant Creole Tilapia recipe! A quick and easy oven-baked dish bursting with flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Flaky tilapia fillets are bathed in a spicy Creole sauce and baked to perfection in under 30 minutes. Get ready for a taste of New Orleans comfort!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 285.6 kcal
Protein 94g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creole Tilapia

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How to Make Creole Tilapia

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
  2. Place 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets in a single layer in a 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped celery; and 1/2 cup fish stock.
  4. Pour the Creole sauce evenly over the tilapia fillets.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove from oven and garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green pepper rings.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

53 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

9g

Carbs

3g