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Crispy Tilapia

Recipe #47391 | 16 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: ~Rita~

Crispy! Serve with tartar sauce. You can cut into small pieces before breading so the kids can eat like nuggets. You can also deep fry! Stays crispy for packing in a lunch or picnic! A major importance in artisanal fishing in Africa and the Levant, and are of increasing importance in aquaculture around the world.

Posted on: Nov 21, 2002

Ingredients

  • lbs tilapia fillet, about 10
  • 1/3 cup flour, for dusting fish
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • canola oil, to cover bottom of large pan
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Salt and pepper fish.
    2. 2
      Dust fillets with 1/3 cup of flour.
    3. 3
      Mix egg with buttermilk in one bowl.
    4. 4
      Mix flour, corn meal, baking soda and baking powder, Old Bay in another bowl.
    5. 5
      Dip all floured fish into egg then flour mixture.
    6. 6
      Heat oil medium-high in large pan.
    7. 7
      Fry, turning after 2 minutes on each side.
    8. 8
      Salt as soon as you take out of pan.
    9. 9
      Should be done in three batches.

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    From: Nado2003

    On Apr 18, 2008

    Great recipe, easy to follow. I used trout and the kids liked it. High praises, considering they only love carb. Thank you.

    0 people found this review helpful

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  • From: Chef #817409

    On Apr 14, 2008

    I joined just so I could rate this recipe. My husband and two sons loved it, which definitely makes it a make again. Delicious!

    1 person found this review helpful

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  • From: huberville

    On Jun 22, 2004

    I have a number of tilapia recipes, and this one is my new favorite! The title is perfect as the crust is very crispy and crunchy. My husband and I thought it was delicious (and it takes alot for me to rate something as delicious). I will definitely be making this again, but with one small change: I won't salt after the fish comes out of the pan since it came out a tad too salty for us. Thanks for the great recipe, Rita L.

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  • From: NYWill

    On Jun 20, 2004

    This was very good. Nice and crispy. I didn't have any buttermilk, so I used half and half. It was very easy to prepare.

    11 people found this review helpful

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (710g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 507
    Calories from Fat 72 (14%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 8.1g 12%
    Saturated Fat 2.6g 13%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2.4g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 224mg 74%
    Sodium 435mg 18%
    Potassium 1162mg 33%
    Total Carbohydrate 33.3g 11%
    Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
    Sugars 1.7g
    Protein 74.9g 149%
    Vitamin A 101mcg 2%
    Vitamin B6 0.6mg 31%
    Vitamin B12 5.6mcg 93%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 123mg 12%
    Iron 3mg 21%

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