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Crunchy Oven Fried Tilapia

SUBMITTED BY: MADISONLIBERTY PHOTO BY: Caroline C

"This fish tastes so close to being fried without all the fat and calories!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 104 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pepper
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets
  • 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees Celsius).
  2. Sift or stir flour, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish, and set aside. In a bowl, beat egg whites until white and frothy. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs with cornmeal and basil.
  3. To bread the fillets, dip first into flour, shaking off any excess, then into egg whites, then into bread crumb mixture.
  4. Spray a shallow baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Lay fillets flat in the dish, tucking under any thinner ends or edges for more even cooking. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a folk.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by Mendi
I drizzled olive oil on a foil covered pan (for easy clean up) and a little olive oil on top. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by Nicolette
As written, the coating seemed bland, so I tweaked it some (ok.. a lot, but the original... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by kristie
My husband and I really love this recipe. My favorite part is that it does taste fried and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by Kim P from Michigan
My family loved this! My kids and husband are not seafood fans by any means. Tuna and frozen... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2005 by Ohoud
This is a very good recipe; it's really crunchy and healthy at the same time. I added a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by twampz
yes, very good starter recipe, i added cayenne and parm and fresh garlic, served w lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2006 by rissagreer
made it and loved it!!!fast and easy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by BOOKMARKER
This is a surprisingly fried-looking & crunchy fish. Here's what I did: 1/4t salt, two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2005 by Caroline C
I added a ton of extra seasoning but I still thought this was bland - and really dry too. Try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2005 by SIGARILLO
Yum! I added a bit more salt, and some tuscan herb spice mix (marjoram, basil, bay leaf, etc)... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Crunchy Oven Fried Tilapia

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 210

  • Total Fat: 2.1g
  • Cholesterol: 42mg
  • Sodium: 282mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 27.5g

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