Tilapia is one of my favorite types of fish and I am always on the lookout for fresh ways to prepare it. When I came across a recipe for Tilapia Pitas, I just knew we had to give this recipe a try in our house. Anything that includes a pita is a surefire weeknight winner. Of course, the best part is that this dish is so fast to prepare and a perfect way to spice up your usual taco night.
Tilapia is a white mild fish that our whole family loves. You can find it inexpensively in the frozen section of your local grocery store and it is a fun fish to add into a variety of weeknight creations. I have to say that it really has become our family’s favorite fish and we enjoy this weekly.
I prepared this Tilapia simply by sauteing it in a little olive oil and adding a little Old Bay Seasoning (found over by the seafood counter in your grocery store) to add a little zest to the fish along with salt and pepper. Of course, you can add whatever spices suit your fancy for adding flavor to this mild fish.
The sauce makes this pita creation even more divine with a mixture of mayonnaise, Italian dressing, and creamy feta cheese. Fresh romaine lettuce adds a little crunch to these fish pitas while the sauce adds creaminess and flavor.
Make your own pitas or pick them up at your grocery store to save yourself time in the kitchen. However you create them, these pockets are full of deliciousness and are a great way to spice up your fish routines.
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Italian salad dressing
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound tilapia fillets
- Old Bay Seasoning (a generous sprinkle)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 6 pita breads, cut in half
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Italian dressing, and your feta cheese.
- Season with cayenne pepper (optional), black pepper and salt.
- Mix until well blended, then set aside.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the tilapia fillets in the skillet, and season with Old Bay Seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Saute until browned on each side, and fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Warm pita breads in the toaster or in the microwave to soften. Open from the cut side to make pockets.
- Fill pita bread halves with tilapia fillets, then spoon in some of the feta cheese sauce.
- Serve with your favorite fruits and vegetables for a yummy fresh side dish.
For those looking for another great meatless dishes, here are a few of our own family’s favorites!
Meatless Dishes on MomAdvice
Panko Crusted Tilapia Nuggets with Dipping Sauce
Linguine with White Clam Sauce
Applebee’s Honey Grilled Salmon
Baked Salmon with Lemony Rice Pilaf
Salmon Patties & Perfectly Baked Potatoes
Balsamic & Rosemary Grilled Salmon
Shrimp Pasta with Oven Dried Tomatoes
Roasted Shrimp with Rosemary & Thyme
Sauteed Shrimp with Spinach and Tomatoes
Grilled Shrimp with Garlic & Herbs
Spinach & Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad
Lentil Soup with Homemade Whole Wheat Bread
Homemade Tomato Soup with Crouton Toppers
Marinated Grilled Shrimp with Perfect Margaritas
Basic Pizza Dough for Beginners
What are your favorite meatless dishes in your house? Have any fun ways to spice up tilapia? Feel free to to share them here!
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Tilapia is my favorite fish to cook at home. Your recipe looks fantastic!
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Just added this to the list of things to do with our Market Day tilapia. Can’t wait to try it. Whether or not to make the pitas will be a game time decision!
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Amy Reply:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
Ha! Well, I totally understand that! I hope you love these pitas as much as we do! That sauce makes the pitas and my kids beg for them. If you are short on time, I season and bake at 400 degrees for about 10-12 minutes instead and then cube the fish for the pitas!
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