tilapia!!!!

**ezaler** · #1 02-25-2009, 08:13 PM

Oh tilapia ! A figure competitors favorite

Im doing my practice peak week is this week and the next two days i am going to be eating a ton of it! What are everyones favorite sodium free tilapia recipes during prep? I think tonight I may try to crust it with almonds and bake it.

post your favs!

**Erik** · #2 02-25-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaler

Oh tilapia ! A figure competitors favorite

Im doing my practice peak week is this week and the next two days i am going to be eating a ton of it! What are everyones favorite sodium free tilapia recipes during prep? I think tonight I may try to crust it with almonds and bake it.

post your favs!

Out of curiosity, why so much tilapia during prep week?

**TameMe** · #3 02-25-2009, 08:24 PM

I like Talapia fresh lemons and dill weed baked until it's crispy...... mmmmmm I usually eat it 2-3 times a day the last week.

**ezaler** · #4 02-25-2009, 08:33 PM

so much tilapia because of the cut in sodium... so my options are tilapia or other low sodium fish

**Erik** · #5 02-25-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaler

so much tilapia because of the cut in sodium... so my options are tilapia or other low sodium fish

You cut sodium a week out?

Note to self: I really need to finish my Sodium Myths article.

**AirHarp** · #6 02-25-2009, 08:52 PM

I was hoping she ws just trying to plan ahead. Get all her food now so she would have to rush when it was time.

**ezaler** · #7 02-25-2009, 08:54 PM

no lol not a week out !!!! I am doing it as if this friday was show day so my first cut was today, wed , 2 days out

**TameMe** · #8 02-25-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Erik

You cut sodium a week out?

Note to self: I really need to finish my Sodium Myths article.

Out of curiosity what do you suggest. I've always sodium loaded 5 days out and sodium drop 2 days out but continue to drink water (I don't drop water just because my body boes better with it)..... ???

**Ali** · #9 02-26-2009, 10:32 PM

I just put lemon pepper seasoning on it and a little bit of olive oil.

I'm thinking this doesn't work with your no-sodium plan, though. I don't cut sodium. Or eat much fish.

**shena** · #10 02-27-2009, 04:20 PM

I eat a lot of fish. Pick a spice, any spice. I usually pop it in the oven and put some herbs/seasoning on it. Ginger, curry, lemon pepper, chili. Sometimes I'll make a little foil pack and put a little olive oil, garlic, and cilantro or rosemary in it. I've also with cooked it on the george foreman with balsalmic vinegar.

**Jenn Migs** · #11 02-27-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaler

Oh tilapia ! A figure competitors favorite

Im doing my practice peak week is this week and the next two days i am going to be eating a ton of it! What are everyones favorite sodium free tilapia recipes during prep? I think tonight I may try to crust it with almonds and bake it.

post your favs!

Ever tried Atlantic Cod? Much milder, its safe to eat every day & way yummier!

**KP DIVA** · #12 02-27-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenn Migs

Ever tried Atlantic Cod? Much milder, its safe to eat every day & way yummier!

What do you mean by much milder?

**Jenn Migs** · #13 02-27-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KP DIVA

What do you mean by much milder?

I was a crazy girl my first year & had a crazy trainer.....I didn't know any better. Anyways she had me eat tilapia for every protein source!
That was back in 07. I still can't eat tilapia.
For me tilapia has such an earthy flavor.....on the other hand atlantic cod has very little flavor. It seems to take on the flavor of whatever you cook it with.

**KP DIVA** · #14 02-27-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenn Migs

I was a crazy girl my first year & had a crazy trainer.....I didn't know any better. Anyways she had me eat tilapia for every protein source!
That was back in 07. I still can't eat tilapia.
For me tilapia has such an earthy flavor.....on the other hand atlantic cod has very little flavor. It seems to take on the flavor of whatever you cook it with.

Tilapia is about the only fish besides tuna I can tolerate...I can actually eat it w/o any seasoning. I have tried and tried to eat salmon but it is wayyyy to fishy for me.

**redhead75** · #15 02-28-2009, 02:42 PM

I thaw mine out, put a teensy bit of olive in a frying pan and fry them for 5 mins on each side

It gets kind of crunchy and holds it's size. I use to broil them but they shrank so much it was like I was eating nothing.

**pinkeraserwm** · #16 07-23-2009, 03:35 AM

I baked tilapia yesterday with several spices: garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, cayenne pepper, curry powder and a pinch of salt. It was pretty good. I've also baked it and added a low sodium salsa (recipe below). It was really good. The salsa covered up the nasty tilapia flavor and has a nice kick to it, depending on how spicy you make it.

1-2 fresh jalepenos
1/8C cilantro
1/4C green pepper
2 garlic cloves
1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1T lime juice concentrate
6 green onions
2T apple cider vinegar
- blend alll ingredients.

**gretchstars** · #17 08-05-2009, 05:46 PM

whats the best way to cook it if you are eating it every day?

**arielkhadr** · #18 08-05-2009, 06:02 PM

This is a fantastic thread, not gonnaa lie

**Maeg13** · #19 08-05-2009, 06:14 PM

I second that, what a fantastic thread! My trainer pushes fish on me like crazy so I am always trying out new seasonings.

I found that pretty much ANY of the Mrs. Dash flavors taste great. My favorite is the Southwest Chipotle Lime....gives it kick and overwhelms the fishy taste, if any.

The best way to prepare it?.... BBQ!!! (use foil)

Happy Fish Eating! haha

**fitmomof2** · #20 08-05-2009, 08:14 PM

I really prefer orange roughy over tilapia, but I second the Mrs. Dash seasonings - yum. I've also rubbed mustard (grey poupon) on it with a little black pepper and baked it with success. Tonight I'm doing a foil packet with some dill and lemon. I also found a very tasty green tea-peppercorn seasoning. Anything to mix it up