Tilapia

Safe: Tilapia Raw Tilapia has a mild and somewhat sweet taste, making it a popular substitution for red snapper in sushi recipes. Tilapia is very… Read More »Can You Eat Raw Tilapia And Not Get Sick?

Due to the increase in global consumption of tilapia, microbial food safety has become an increasing concern for food safety and public health. The major… Read More »Can You Get Salmonella From Tilapia?

Food Safety experts (including us at USDA) do not recommend washing raw meat and poultry before cooking. Many bacteria are quite loosely attached and when… Read More »Do You Need To Rinse Tilapia Before Cooking?

The ammonia-like smell is because the fish is not fresh. It is a product of decomposition. Don’t eat it if it smells like that. What… Read More »Why Does My Tilapia Smell Like Ammonia?

Tilapia – tilapia is arguably the mildest tasting fish there is. It’s not fishy at all and has a mild sweetness. Tilapia is easy to… Read More »Is Tilapia Supposed To Taste Fishy?

How To Store Tilapia. Taking the proper precautions can help extend the shelf life of tilapia. Cooked tilapia should stay good for up to three… Read More »Does Tilapia Go Bad In The Fridge?

Tilapia is no different. That bad smell is caused by various internal parts of the fish’s body breaking down over time, and this produces that… Read More »Why Does Tilapia Smell So Fishy?

Cooked tilapia flesh is white, tender and somewhat firm with a flaky texture. Taste is largely determined by the growing environment — water quality and… Read More »What Is Tilapia Supposed To Taste Like?

By state: Florida, Alabama, and Texas are where you’ll want to begin your exploration of where to catch tilapia fish. By water type: Tilapia often… Read More »Can You Catch Tilapia In The United States?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists tilapia as one of the best fish choices for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children over the… Read More »Is Tilapia A Clean Fish To Eat?