Wegmans Farm Raised Frozen Tilapia Fillets 32 Oz
These individually wrapped, boneless and skinless tilapia fillets offer a very mild flavor and cook up in minutes. Perfect as a center-plate protein or the main ingredient for fish tacos, they are great for pan searing or baking.
This family pack contains about 8 fillets from Malaysia, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Keep frozen and cook immediately after thawing.
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How to useHOW TO THAW: 1. Remove all wrapping; place fillet(s) on plate in single layer. Cover loosely, refrigerate 8-12 hours or until thawed. 2. Rinse; pat dry and cook immediately. To Quick Thaw: 1. Remove all wrapping; place fillet(s) in resealable plastic bag. Place bag in bowl of cold water. Move bowl into sink; run a small stream of cold water about 30 min or until thawed. 2. Rinse; pat dry and cook immediately. Do Not Refreeze. HOW TO COOK: Cooking times may vary depending on your equipment. Do not cook from frozen. Do not refreeze. Oven: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place thawed fillet(s), on parchment paper-lined baking pan. 2. Drizzle fillet(s) with oil; season. 3. Bake 6-8 min until internal temp reaches 130 degrees F (check by inserting thermometer halfway into thickest part of fish). Rest at least 2 min, transfer to serving platter. Tip: To finish, drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Pan Searing: 1. Dust fillet(s) with flour; pat off excess. 2. Heat 1 ½ tsp oil in skillet on MED-HIGH, until oil faintly smokes; add fillet(s). Turn over after 3-4 minutes when it changes color one-quarter of the way up from bottom and seared side has turned paper-bag brown. 3. Reduce heat to MED. Cook until internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F; (check by inserting thermometer halfway into thickest part of fillet). Remove from heat; rest at least 2 min. 4. Optional finish by cooking to 120 degrees F. Add 1 tsp butter and 1 Tbsp basting oil or olive oil to pan; swirl. Baste with spoon 2 min, until internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F. Rest at least 2 min; season. Keep Frozen. Cook immediately after thawing or refrigerate and use within 24 hours. Use by date stamped on package. |
IngredientsTilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). |
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