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Oreochromis niloticus |
July: Tilapia feeds actively, returning to shallow waters to forage on vegetation.
Safe when handled. Popular in African and Asian cuisines. Commonly farmed in fish farms.
Freshwater fish with white tender flesh. Inhabits rivers, lakes, and ponds. Tolerates wide ranges of temperature and water conditions.
Caught with rods, nets, and bottom gear Commonly farmed in ponds and aquaculture facilities
Active during warm seasons. Inhabits freshwater bodies, rivers, and lakes.
Average weight: 1.2 kg
Flesh is white, tender, and juicy. Suitable for frying, baking, stewing, and grilling. Important aquaculture species.
Fillet: Frying, grilling
Whole: Baking, stewing, fish soup
Whole: Baking, stewing, fish soup
Fried Nile tilapia (Frying)
Crispy crust and juicy meat
Crispy crust and juicy meat
1. Clean and cut fillet into portions.
2. Season with salt and pepper, coat with flour or breadcrumbs.
3. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
4. Serve with lemon and fresh vegetables.
2. Season with salt and pepper, coat with flour or breadcrumbs.
3. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
4. Serve with lemon and fresh vegetables.
Baked tilapia with herbs (Baking)
Aromatic and tender dish
Aromatic and tender dish
1. Rub tilapia with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
2. Add fresh herbs (dill, parsley, thyme).
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
4. Serve with vegetable or rice side dish.
2. Add fresh herbs (dill, parsley, thyme).
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
4. Serve with vegetable or rice side dish.
Steamed tilapia with lemon (Steaming)
Light and healthy dish
Light and healthy dish
1. Cut fillet into large pieces.
2. Season with salt, drizzle lemon juice, add herbs.
3. Steam for 10-15 minutes.
4. Serve with vegetable side dish.
2. Season with salt, drizzle lemon juice, add herbs.
3. Steam for 10-15 minutes.
4. Serve with vegetable side dish.
Nile tilapia fish soup (Boiling)
Rich flavor of freshwater fish
Rich flavor of freshwater fish
1. Cut fish and vegetables (onion, carrot, potato).
2. Boil in water with spices about 30-40 minutes.
3. Add herbs and lemon to taste.
4. Serve hot.
2. Boil in water with spices about 30-40 minutes.
3. Add herbs and lemon to taste.
4. Serve hot.