Spicy Potato-Crusted Tilapia
Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: This tilapia is a healthy version of a fried fish fillet. Coated with Simply Potatoes shredded hash browns and bursting with flavor, this recipe is sure to please even picky fish eaters.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 4tilapia fillets (about 13 oz.)
- 2cups Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
- 1(1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄4teaspoon cumin
- 3egg whites
- 2
- 1⁄2teaspoon chili powder
- 1⁄8teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1⁄2
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix taco seasoning, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper and 1/2 tsp salt in a large plastic baggie.
- Place tilapia fillets in baggie and shake to coat evenly.
- Let tilapia marinate in baggie for at least 10 minutes.
- Place egg whites in shallow bowl.
- Mix hash browns, green onions and 1 tsp salt in a dish.
- Dredge tilapia fillets in egg whites and place in a single layer on a cookie sheet that is liberally coated with cooking spray.
- Top each fillet evenly with hash brown mixture and press into fish to set.
- Spray tops of fish with cooking spray.
- Cook in pre-heated oven for 16 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Turn oven to broil and continue cooking for 4 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges and squeeze onto fillets before eating if desired. (optional).
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