Easy Poached Tilapia with Tomato Wine Broth

This Easy Poached Tilapia is made in less than 30 minutes. Super tender and flaky fish is paired with a rich, savory splash tomato goop and fresh herbs for the perfect summer meal.

Poaching Tilapia: A Foolproof Dinner Idea!

I have a confession to make. Despite the Mr. and I’s deep love for seafood (as evidenced by our nomination in vacation spots), I rarely make it at home.

The truth is, I’ve unchangingly been a bit intimidated by seafood. It seemed finicky, difficult to prepare, and overly complicated. But without the raging success of the Margarita Shrimp, I realized I’ve been missing out on one of the easiest, most flavorful, and healthiest meal options misogynist to us.

So we’re diving into the world of fish, shrimp, mussels, and all their other water dwelling cousins with gusto. So far we’ve learned that cooking seafood in foil is a mythological way to ensure it turns out tender and juicy, whether it’s Grilled Tilapia in foil or Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa.

Now, we’re subtracting poaching to the list of foolproof ways to melt an wondrous fish dinner.

Here’s Why You’ll Love Poached Tilapia

• So easy– This is one of the easiest and quickest dinners you’ll prepare all summer, I promise.
• Made in a single skillet– No need to dirty multiple dishes! This comes together in one pan!
• It. Tastes. So. Good.– Unchangingly the most important thing on the list, this tilapia just tastes fantastic! It’s super savory, but still nice and light, and the lemon zest and herbs requite it such a fresh, summery finish!

Ingredients Needed

This recipe starts with the broth, and boy, is this goop something! You’ll need shallots, garlic and olive oil, plus a whole tuft of cherry tomatoes. We make this recipe a lot when our cherry tomatoes are overflowing in the garden, but you can pick up any variety of red or multicolor cherry tomatoes at the store.

To the caramelized shallots and tomatoes, you’ll add a dry white wine, a little chicken broth, and a final squeeze of lemon juice.

You’ll moreover need fresh or frozen tilapia fillets. Just alimony in mind the frozen tilapia will take 5-10 minutes longer to poach.

Finally, finish the dish with fresh parsley, mint, and lemon zest.

How to Poach Tilapia

1. Make the tomato wine poaching broth. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and melt until shallots are starting to brown, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt. Add the bay leaves and tomatoes, imbricate the pan, and reduce heat to medium low. Melt until tomatoes burst, well-nigh 10 minutes, shaking the pan every few minutes to alimony the onions from burning.
2. Uncover the pan and stir in the wine and broth, deglazing any browned shit from the marrow of the pan. Allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the fish. Lay the tilapia fillets on top of the sauce, squeeze the lemon juice over them, then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Imbricate the pan and poach until the fish is cooked through, 7-9 minutes.
4. Make the herb topping. Meanwhile, mix together the chopped parsley, mint, and lemon zest.
5. Serve. Plate each fillet with a good value of tomatoes and sauce then top with the parsley mixture.

What to Serve with Poached Tilapia

This tilapia pairs beautifully with Skillet Green Beans, Air Fryer Asparagus, and Sauteed Spinach and Onions.

The tomato wine goop is spanking-new served over pasta as well. Choose a long, thin pasta like linguine or spaghetti for the ultimate slurping.

Finish the meal with some crusty French bread for dipping!

FAQS

What does poaching in cooking mean?

Poaching is a way of cooking supplies partially submerged in liquid. It’s a very gentle cooking method that’s unconfined for soft-hued foods, like white fish.

Generally, poaching involves simmering a liquid like broth, wine, or milk then subtracting the supplies and cooking, covered, so both the liquid and the steam cooks the food.

Can you use a variegated kind of fish?

Absolutely. Any kind of white fish will do very well with this method. Try substituting the tilapia for cod, snapper, or mahi mahi.

Is tilapia a healthy fish to eat?

Yes, like most kinds of fish, poached tilapia is a unconfined source of protein and includes important vitamins and minerals like choline, niacin, vitamin B12, and selenium. It’s moreover a unconfined source of Omega-3s!

Is there a substitute for wine?

If you prefer not to use the wine, substitute yellow goop with a splash of white wine vinegar.