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Fried Tilapia

40 min4 serv.19 февр. 2026 г.

Description

If I decide to cook battered tilapia, I always marinate it. That way, it turns out juicy, flavorful, and satisfying. It's best served with rice and vegetables. The fish becomes slightly piquant thanks to the marinade spices, so you should only lightly salt the rice to avoid making the dish too spicy. When marinating the fish, you'll pour lemon juice over it, but you can also do so right before serving. This dish is suitable for any occasion, whether it's a celebration or an everyday dinner. I hope you'll enjoy this recipe for battered tilapia.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare all the ingredients. Mix the spices for the marinade. Add the minced garlic to the same mixture. Stir well. (You can use this spice mix for other fish dishes as well).

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Sprinkle the fish with marinade on both sides.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Add crushed garlic, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with parsley. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Make the batter. Mix salt, corn flour, and wheat flour.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    After the fish has marinated, coat it in the batter.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Shake the fish over the bowl with batter to remove excess batter. Place on a preheated pan with sunflower oil. Fry the fish on both sides for three to four minutes each.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Place paper towels on a plate and put the fried fish on them. This will remove excess oil from the fish.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    The fish is ready! Garnish it with fresh parsley and serve!;)