Fried Tilapia
Fried tilapia is quick and easy to prepare; just like most fried fish, it cooks in under 10 minutes and turns out perfectly crispy.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 500 g tilapia fillets
- 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- sunflower oil, for frying
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, to garnish
- 1 lemon cut into wedges, (optional) to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a mixing bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper and thyme, set aside.
- Prepare the Egg Wash: In another mixing bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Season the Fillets: Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and then season them with salt on both sides.
- Coat the Fillets: Heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, dip each tilapia fillet in the eggs and then dredge in the flour mixture until all the sides are well coated. Shake it to get rid of the excess flour.
- Fry the Tilapia: Fry into the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh dill and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C / 350°F for 10–15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg