Tilapia Fish

Tilapia Fish Benefits

Tilapia is a widely popular fish native to tropical climates around the world. Farmed largely in China, tilapia is a fast-growing, prolific and strong fish that provides an excellent source of protein along with low fat and calorie content. Relatively large in size, tilapia is prized by producers for the ease at which it can be farmed. Its mild flavor, light texture and white color have contributed to its worldwide popularity. It is set to overtake salmon as the number one farmed fish in the world.

Nutrition

• Tilapia is a high protein fish that is low in carbohydrates. It has a low sodium content and contains healthy levels of phosphorus and niacin. It is also rich in selenium and vitamin B12, an essential vitamin for healthy cell function.

  Cooking

  • Tilapia's mild flavor and light bodied texture make it the perfect fish for seasoning. Grilling and baking tilapia are the two most common methods of preparation. The versatility of flavor that can be applied to tilapia comes from marinades, oils and spices that all take well to the flaky, white meat. Tilapia is also available ye

    Muscle Building

    • Tilapia is a key part of a muscle-building diet. For patients in recovery and therapy that are rebuilding muscle, people looking to build muscle to naturally burn body fat and people seeking strength-building foods, tilapia is used due to its rich levels of protein and low levels of fat. The USDA reports that tilapia contain 2g of fat per 3.5 ounces of fish. That's an amazingly low fat volume ratio.

      Low Fat & Calories

      • Comparatively, tilapia contains about half of the calories of a similar quantity of salmon. For every gram of fat in tilapia, an equal quantity of salmon contains 7.9g of fat, and twice the calories. Tilapia is a lower-fat, non-oily fish that has fewer omega-3 acids than oily fish, but still provides many beneficial heart-healthy nutrients compared to other meat choices, such as chicken, pork or beef.

        Deep-Fried Tilapia

        • Deep-fried tilapia has a crisp, rich flavor, but some care must be taken that the fish doesn't break up during the cooking process. When deep-frying tilapia, always use the freshest possible fish, no more than 48 hours old if possible. Heat enough vegetable oil to cover the fish you are frying in deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, combine seasoned breadcrumbs and corn flour in a baking dish large enough to fit the fish in at a 50-50 ratio. Immediately transfer the fish to the deep fryer basket and put it in the oil when the oil has reached 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the fish once it is fully fried and place it on a plate covered in paper towels to drain the excess oil for five minutes. Serve immediately after draining while hot