Fried Tilapia Sandwiches
- 15m Prep Time
- 14m Cook Time
- 29m Ready In
Crispy cornmeal-coated tilapia fillets are fried and served on white bread with spicy tartar sauce, lettuce, and hot sauce. A straightforward fish sandwich that lets the fish shine.
Ingredients
- 237 ml white or yellow cornmeal
- 59.1 ml all-purpose flour
- 14.8 ml seafood seasoning
- 4.93 ml onion powder
- 4.93 ml garlic powder
- 6 tilapia fillets
- 14.8 ml yellow mustard
- 355 ml vegetable oil
- spicy tartar sauce
- 12 white bread
- 237 ml shredded lettuce
- hot sauce
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 10 of 12 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 105 mg
- Iron: 3.91 mg
- Magnesium: 84.6 mg
- Phosphorus: 329 mg
- Potassium: 548 mg
- Zinc: 1.55 mg
Let's Prepare
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- 237 ml white or yellow cornmeal
- 59.1 ml all-purpose flour
- 14.8 ml seafood seasoning
- 4.93 ml onion powder
- 4.93 ml garlic powder
- 6 tilapia fillets
- 14.8 ml yellow mustard
- 355 ml vegetable oil
- spicy tartar sauce
- 12 white bread
- 237 ml shredded lettuce
- hot sauce
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a plastic bag, combine 1 cup cornmeal, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons seafood seasoning, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Shake until well mixed.
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Step 2.
Coat each tilapia fillet with ½ teaspoon yellow mustard (3 teaspoons total), then place one fillet at a time into the bag. Shake to coat evenly, then remove and set on a plate. Repeat with remaining fillets.
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Step 3.
In a large skillet, heat 1½ cups vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 360°F (use a thermometer if available). Carefully place the coated fillets one at a time into the hot oil. Fry, flipping once, until the breading is golden brown and the fish is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked fillets to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining fillets.
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Step 4.
Spread spicy tartar sauce on each of the 12 slices of white bread. Place shredded lettuce on 6 of the slices, then top with a fried tilapia fillet. Cover with the remaining bread slices. Serve with hot sauce on the side.