Tilapia
Originating in the warm coastal waters of the Mediterranean and
Africa, tilapia is a fresh water fish that can not
survive in salt water.
Tilapia today is gaining in popularity all over
the world.
The firm pink flesh of tilapia turns a smooth milky colour when cooked. Moist and delicate, tilapia has a mild, slightly sweet flavour, which makes it very versatile as it absorbs the flavour of any added spice or herb.
- When buying fresh tilapia, ensure that the flesh is translucent white or ivory and does not have a strong odour.
- An all-purpose fish, tilapia can just as easily be poached, grilled on the barbecue, pan-fried, deep-fried, braised, roasted, steamed and even threaded on skewers for brochettes.
- Simple preparations are recommended to preserve the subtle flavour of tilapia. Even its skin is edible.
- Tilapia can be prepared with fresh ginger and soya sauce, or with tomatoes and fresh coriander.
- It can be oven-baked slowly with a small amount of broth or fish stock accompanied by aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, onion or fennel.
- Tilapia is also very good pan-fried in olive oil.
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You will find fresh and frozen tilapia, whole or in fillets, in your METRO fishmonger's display, year round.
Tilapia is a semi-fatty fish. For the weight
conscious, steaming, poaching or cooking in parchment would be the
wise choice.
The nutritional value of tilapia is very good. A
100g cooked portion of tilapia contains 26g of protein and less
than 3g of fat, ideal for someone on a low-fat
diet. Tilapia is also an excellent source of
protein, vitamin A, iron and calcium.
Fresh tilapia should be prepared as soon as possible following purchase.
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Refrigerator 4° C (40° F)
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Freezer -18° C (-4° F)
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Fresh tilapia
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2 to 3 days
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4 to 6 months
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Cooked tilapia
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1 to 2 days
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