It’s no secret that Tilapia is rising in popularity amongst the home chefs of America, but did you know that there are lots of top chefs who love cooking with Tilapia, too? From Bobby Flay to Rachel Ray, some of the best chefs use Tilapia to make mouth-watering dishes of all types of cuisine. For the best taste, we always recommend Fresh Tilapia from Honduras or Mexico or Frozen Tilapia Loins from Costco.

We’ve profiled 6 chefs who use Tilapia in their recipes and show you exactly what they make, so you can channel your favorite top chef and cook up a tasty Tilapia meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Bobby Flay

There’s no denying that Bobby Flay is one of America’s top chefs and grillmasters. He’s one of the stars of Iron Chef America, the author of several cookbooks and has several TV shows of his own. Flay is known for the way he takes even the simplest of foods and turns them into bold, zesty and fun dishes—and his Tilapia recipes are no exception.

Flay likes to fire up the grill when he’s cooking with Tilapia and thanks to his recipe for Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Butter, Capers and Orzo, you can cook like a top chef next time you’re hosting a family barbecue.

Giada De Laurentiis

Giada De Laurentiis, most famous for her cooking show Everyday Italian, is a chef who truly knows how to take basic ingredients and make them into something spectacular. As the author of eight cookbooks and the star of nine shows, people have come to rely on Laurentiis for Italian-inspired recipes that the whole family will enjoy.

Laurentiis uses Tilapia frequently in her cooking due to its versatility and nutritional value. You can add your own Italian flair to Tilapia with Laurentiis’ recipes, like her Tilapia Fish Tacos with Arugula or Tilapia with Purple Potato Crust and Chive Rosemary Oil.

Alton Brown

Alton Brown has been one of America’s favorite top chefs ever since his show Good Eats first premiered nearly 20 years ago. Brown is known for helping even the most reluctant of cooks feel confident in the kitchen. He uses Tilapia in recipes like his Chips and Fish dish because of the accessibility and availability of Tilapia.

Rachel Ray

Rachel Ray is known as the Queen of Quick thanks to her ability to create incredible recipes that take very little time to prepare. Ray’s 30-Minute Meals cookbooks are bestsellers that can be found kitchens across the country.

Many of these recipes feature Tilapia because of how quick and easy it is to cook. Some of our favorite Ray recipes to cook at home are Tilapia with Tomatillos and Avocado and Chili Lime Fish Fry.

Aaron McCargo Jr.

No one does big, bold flavors quite like Aaron McCargo Jr., star of the hit cooking show Big Daddy’s House. Although McCargo draws from a wide range of cultures when it comes to his “soul food” recipes, he’s especially known for his Southern-inspired cuisine.

Big Daddy’s Blackened Tilapia is a creole-spiced fish dish that McCargo came up with when he wanted to add a bit of jazz to Tilapia and turn it into a meal his whole family would rave about.

Top chefs of all cuisines use Tilapia in their recipes because of its versatility, accessibility and nutritional content, so pick up some fresh Tilapia fillets next time you’re out grocery shopping and channel your inner celebrity chef.

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