[cripplecreek]

tilapia may be the Meryl Streep of seafood, capable of playing almost any role.

I've only knowingly bought tilapia once and it was the nastiest fishiest crap I've ever tasted. After a couple of bites I passed it off to the dogs and even they turned their noses up at it.

[LanaTurnerOverdrive]

Your Talapia had turned. Properly stored and prepared Talapia has almost no flavor. It’s merely a delivery device for protien.

[MsLady]

I’ve eaten tilapia twice and both times I got violently ill about 7 hours later. Never have had that kind of reaction to any other food in my life.

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Tilapia is sold everywhere, I can’t stand it.

[Bernard Marx]

Re: Tilapia.

I'm surprised by your reaction. It's a very mild white-fleshed fish with a very subtle flavor. I cook boneless filets frequently, adding a sprinkle of Penzey's Cajun or Trinidad spice or a seasoned beer batter coating. It's also wonderful in Thai and Indian curry sauces.

I suspect your tilapia was over the hill. I buy nearly all my fish quick-frozen -- it's much fresher than any I can find in local markets.

[Spunky]

I buy Talipia at Costco all the time and it is very good white meat. I put it in a dish of melted butter sprinkle with Lemon Pepper and Dill and bake for about 30-40 min. when I put it in frozen.

When I see it at Walmart I WILL NOT BUY IT because it has all these red veins or whatever they are and I have NEVER seen them in the ones I get at Costco. I have ordered a Talapia at a restaurant and it did taste awful. They must have bought it from Walmart.

[driftdiver]

Fresh tilapia is ok but its no where near as good as grouper, mahi, or a dozen other kinds of fish.

It is cheaper though.

Farmed tilapia is frequently grown with other fish. The tilapia eat the crap from the other fish so they are very economical to grow. mmm mmm tasty!