{"id":2109,"date":"2018-01-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/?p=2109"},"modified":"2023-08-22T20:54:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T20:54:10","slug":"how-to-broil-tilapia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/how-to-broil-tilapia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Broil Tilapia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Seafood lovers and calorie-conscious eaters alike all adore tilapia. This naturally lean fish offers a delicate, mild flavor that takes exceptionally well to all kinds of seasonings and marinades. Tilapia is simply one of the most readily available and versatile fish fillets on the market. Whether you prefer salads, tacos, of a simple and delicious breading, tilapia can\u2019t be beat.<\/p>\n<p>Even more to its credit \u2013 tilapia takes little effort and little time to prepare. Broiling tilapia is a fantastic option to make great fish at home, especially if you&#8217;re craving a taste experience similar to grilling. All you need are high-quality tilapia fillets, your favorite seasons, a broiler pan, and an oven. Broiling tilapia is so easy and fast, there\u2019s no not to do it for every meal. OK, that might be excessive, but if you wanted to, you could. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h3>Start with High-Quality Tilapia Fillets<\/h3>\n<p>Simply put, choose frozen tilapia over the raw fillets you find at your local supermarket\u2019s fish counter. Supermarket \u201cfresh\u201d actually means \u201cpreviously frozen and thawed who knows how long ago.\u201d There\u2019s no guarantee of quality or freshness at most supermarkets. Choosing frozen tilapia removes the guesswork and mystery of seafood selection. Always look for tilapia that has been responsibly sourced and frozen within hours of catch. Any reputable seafood purveyor will display these claims in highly visible areas on their packaging, making it easy to know your purchasing from a source you can trust. If you do purchase questionable seafood, be sure to inspect it before consuming. Pink or brown spotting and extra-fishy or ammonia-rich odors are a sure sign of bad fish. Smart shopping and opting for frozen tilapia will help you avoid any problems, plus frozen tilapia will keep for much longer than it would were it fresh. Having tilapia on hand to broil at a moment\u2019s notice is a great way to keep your menu fresh.<\/p>\n<h3>Thaw (or Don\u2019t) Your Tilapia Fillets<\/h3>\n<p>Quickness of cooking is one of the best qualities of tilapia. Because of its low water and fat content, tilapia fillets don\u2019t require thawing before you broil them. You can simply prep the frozen fillets as you would with thawed ones, then begin the cooking process. This easy benefit \u2013 combined with its natural leanness \u2013 makes tilapia a great choice for diet menus with a focus on protein and reduced fat intake. However, you won\u2019t have to tack on much additional time if you prefer your tilapia be thawed before cooking. A quick 10-15 minute submersion in cool water while still the tilapia is still in its packaging will result in a perfectly thawed fillet every time.<\/p>\n<h3>Broil Your Tilapia Like This<\/h3>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong>To broil tilapia means to cook tilapia under constant, intense direct heat. It\u2019s similar to grilling, though it\u2019s done in an oven. Unlike grill, most ovens tap out around 500\u00b0-550\u00b0 F. Some even automatically turn off in that temperature range, so take extra care to know the intracacies of your oven\u2019s broil setting before you embark on a fish broil. Once you know your oven, broiling tilapia is EASY. First, oil the rack of your broiling pan to prevent sticking. Then, arrange your seasoned fillets on the pan with plenty of space between each. Bring your broiler up to temperature and place the pan in your oven, keeping about four inches of space between your tilapia and the heat source. 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