CRISPY TILAPIA FILLETS - a great fish recipe
By Don Bobbitt
Fried Tilapia
A great Fried Tilapia Recipe
Crispy Tilapia
This recipe was emailed to us by a friend who really loved the spicy flavors after the Fish was breaded and Fried.
We tried it, and I must admit that it does have a really good and distinct taste, whether it is served as an entrée, or just on a Sandwich.
The Health conscious among us already know about the benefits of eating fish. And, depending on the level of fat in the fish, it can provide significant levels of Omega-3’s, and Protein.
Because of this, most varieties of Fish can be helpful in lowering the risk of Heart Disease.
This recipe is for 4 Tilapia Fillets.
Cook Time
Rate this Recipe for me.
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce Tilapia Fillets
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tbs. Mustard, Spicy
- 1 tsp. Hot Sauce, I prefer Cholula
- 1/2 tsp. Basil, minced
- 2 tbs. Flour, All-Purpose
- 2 to 3 tbs. Canola Oil
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 14 to 16 Saltine Crackers, Low Fat
Instructions
- Crack and mix the Eggs in a medium bowl.
- Add the Mustard, Basil and Hot Sauce together in the bowl with the Eggs and blend together well.
- Place the Saltines into a plastic or paper bag and crush until fine the crumbs have a fine consistency.
- While still in the bag, add the Flour, Salt and Pepper, and shake until well blended, then spread the mixture onto a medium plate.
- Place the Canola Oil into a large saucepan and heat it (medium to high Heat) until the surface of the oil shimmers.
- Place the Tilapia fillets, one at a time, into the flour mixture (both sides), then the Eggs, then the flour again.
- Then place the breaded fillets carefully into the Oil.
- Cook each fillet for 3-1/2 to 4 minutes on each side, keeping the Oil hot throughout.
- Remove the fillets when done and place onto a paper towel to remove any residual Oil.
- SERVE HOT
Additional TILAPIA Preparation Notes
Tilapia Preparation
NOTE: This recipe is just a little Spicy, but the flavors really add to the mildness of the Tilapia.
NOTE: If you are serving the fish on a Sub sandwich, Mix a little Mayonnaise (Low-Fat) and Mustard together for a condiment, and I usually add a fresh green such as Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, and a few rings of Red Onion to round it off.
NOTE: Sometimes a little Cheese such as Provolone or Swiss, adds to the flavor of the sandwich, if melted on the Fillets.
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Nutritional Content for Crispy Tilapia Fillet
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 | |
| Calories 407 | Calories from Fat 162 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Fat 18 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat 3 g | 15% |
| Carbohydrates 11 g | 4% |
| Sugar 0 g | |
| Fiber 0 g | |
| Protein 49 g | 98% |
| Cholesterol 203 mg | 68% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
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Comments
I have to admit I am not a fish eater, but this looks really good and really easy and I know I need to add fish to my diet. If by "mild" you mean not too fishy in flavor then I may give this a try. It looks like the asparagus with it is really good too.
Hi KTrapp! Yes, Tilapia is a school fish originally from the pacific ocean on the Asian coast, and now it has been found to grow well in "Fish Farms", thus its growing popularity in the US. And like most Farmed fish that grow fast, and eat "feeds", it usually has a very mild flavor..
Hi Don! I'm all for spicy recipes, this one sounds great. Bookmarking and voting up :-)
Cloverleaf.
Thanks Cloverleaf! BTW, this recipe does use saltines and the breading will have some color, but unless you do a little doctoring, it may seem rather light to you. On the other hand the saltines are better than other crackers if you are watching those calories.fats. etc.
Tilapia is my favorite fish and this recipe looks delish and so simple! Thanks for sharing!!
thanks to you Sunshine625, for your comment. The Recipe is an easy one, and I just put it into the new Hubpage Recipe format, as a trial.
Have a great day!
That sounds good! I'll have to try it...
lee custodio 7 months ago
great recipe! i would just season my tilapia with salt then fry em and make a vinegar dipping sauce. Will give this one a try. thanks for sharing, very useful. :)