Tilapia » Tilapia from U.S.
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Details About Tilapia from U.S.
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Eco DetailsMost tilapia in the U.S. is imported from Latin America and Southeast Asia, where management and farming practices are less environmentally friendly than in the U.S. In the U.S., tilapia are grown in closed tank systems, where escapes and pollution are greatly reduced. |
More About Tilapia from U.S.
Most tilapia in the U.S. market is a mix of the three species listed below. Since tilapia are not native to the areas where they are raised, severe ecological damage can occur if tilapia escape to the wild. They can out-compete native species and greatly reduce aquatic vegetation.
In the United States, tilapia are farm-raised in closed tank systems, where the risk of escape is greatly reduced. Tilapia are fed mostly vegetable-based diets, and farming operations produce little water pollution.
Species Information
Buying & Eating Guide
Recipes
Tilapia with Lemon-Clove Sauce
A few key ingredients -- lemons, garlic and capers -- enhance the light, sweet flavor of tilapia.
Tilapia Fillets With Pine Nuts and Garlic With Fried Grits and Sautéed Greens
A slight tang of lime and the zing of Thai fish sauce combine astonishingly well with southern side dishes.
This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
