Asparagus Tilapia Casserole Recipes

HEALTHY SHEET PAN TILAPIA AND VEGGIES + MEAL-PREP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Heat olive oil (or butter) on low-medium heat in a small pan. Add garlic and saute on low for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, parsley, oregano, and salt + pepper to taste.
• Arrange fish and veggies in a single layer on a sheet pan. Evenly pour the garlic spice mixture onto fish and veggies. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
• To meal prep: Cook 1 cup of brown rice according to package instructions. Divide rice into 4 meal prep containers. Place 1 tilapia fillet in each container along with a few carrots, asparagus, and broccoli. Cover and place in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until steaming.

TILAPIA ALL-IN-ONE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Combine cooked rice, thawed vegetables, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in lemon juice, bouillon granules, paprika, and pepper.
• Pour 1/2 of the butter sauce over the rice mixture. Stir to combine, then spread in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place tilapia fillets in a single layer on top of rice, and pour remaining sauce over top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes.

ROASTED TILAPIA AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, mix asparagus, zucchini, bell pepper, onion and oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the steak seasoning; toss to coat. Spread vegetables in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Place on lower oven rack in oven; bake 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Brush with butter; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon steak seasoning and paprika. Place in baking dish.
• Place baking dish on middle oven rack in oven. Bake fish and vegetables 17 to 18 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork and vegetables are tender.

TILAPIA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Layer frozen fish fillets in greased casserole dish (9x9), overlapping if needed.
• Spread cream of shrimp soup over fish.
• (Do not add water).
• Melt margarine and mix with crushed crackers.
• Sprinkle cracker mixture over casserole.
• Bake uncovered at 350° for about 45 minutes.
• Note: Sometimes I sprinkle old bay seasoning on the cream of shrimp soup before adding the crackers.
• Also I add a dash or two of hot sauce to the melted butter before adding to the cracker crumbs.

CHILI-RUBBED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS & LEMON

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large saucepan. Put asparagus in a steamer basket, place in the pan, cover, and steam until tender crisp. (about 4 minutes).
• Transfer to large plate, spreading out to cool.
• Combine chili powder, garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp salt on a plate. Dredge fillets in the spice mixture to coat.
• Heat oil in large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until just opague in the center, turning gently halfway. (5 - 7 minutes total.).
• Divide among 4 plates.
• Immediately add lemon juice, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, and asparagus to the skillet. Stir constantly until asparagus is heated through. (1 to 2 minutes). Serve asparagus with the fish.

SEARED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS AND SPICY MINT GREMOLATA

Steps:

• 1. Put a steamer basket in a large pot over 1-inch of boiling salted water. Add the asparagus; cover and steam until it is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• 2. In a small dish, stir together the mint, garlic, lemon zest and pepper flakes.
• 3. Brush the tilapia with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 tilapia fillets to hot pan; cook, turning once, until opaque throughout, 5 to 7 minutes total. Transfer to plates. Repeat with remaining tilapia.
• 4. Serve the tilapia with the asparagus; garnish with gremolata mixture. Drizzle the asparagus and fish with olive oil, if desired.

SHEET-PAN TILAPIA AND VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil., In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add melted butter, garlic salt and pepper; toss to coat. Place vegetables in a single layer in prepared pan; bake until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes., Remove from oven; preheat broiler. Arrange vegetables on 1 side of sheet pan. Add fish to other side. Sprinkle fillets with tarragon and salt; dot with softened butter. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

ASPARAGUS TILAPIA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Layer frozen fish fillets in greased casserole dish (9x9), overlapping if needed.
• Sprinkle with pepper to your liking.
• Spread the very well drained asparagus evenly over the fish.
• Spread soup evenly on top of fish and asparagus.
• Bake uncovered at 350° for about 45 minutes.