Instructions

1. Rinse tilapia under cool water. Whether whole or fillets, rinse and pat dry lightly with a paper towel.

2. Season the fish with your favorite seasonings. Salt, paper, olive oil, anise seed (ground), basil, oregano, or lemon juice are all good seasonings for tilapia.

3. Add to any recipe calling for a light flaky fish.

4. Bake tilapia in a well oiled oven proof dish at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Don't turn while cooking. Fish is done when it can flake easily.

5. Pan fry fish in a large pan with olive oil about 25 minutes, turning once during cooking. Dredging in flour provides a good coating and makes it crunchy on the outside.

6. Barbecue the fish at medium heat on a grill using a fish basket for about 25 minutes. Spray the basket with a nonstick spray. Turn once during cooking.

7. Poach the fish in a shallow baking dish that can be used on the stove top. Add a cup of liquid such as white wine or clam juice. After the fish starts to boil, simmer for 10 minutes.