Pan-Fried Tilapia with Herbed Yogurt Sauce

Tilapia is a kind of fish that is popular in the Philippines. I remember growing up eating grilled or fried tilapia. So, I was quite surprised and glad when my family moved here in Vancouver to learn that tilapia is easily accessible and even available in fillets. In this recipe, the tilapia fillets are simply pan-fried and served with a healthy sauce consisting of cilantro, green onions, zest and juice of lime and yoghurt. Simply delicious!

Pan-Fried Tilapia with Herbed Yogurt Sauce

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

Author: Liza A

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

• ¾ cup (175 mL) Balkan-style 0% yogurt
• ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tsp (10 mL) grated lime zest
• 2 tsp (10 mL) lime juice
• 4 pieces (each 4 oz/115 g) tilapia fillets
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper
• ½ cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter

Instructions

1. In small bowl, mix together yogurt, cilantro, green onions, lime zest and lime juice. Set aside.
2. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper; coat in flour. In large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat; fry fish in batches, turning once, until golden and fish flakes easily when tested, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with yogurt sauce.

Notes

Source: Canadian living Magazine: October 2011

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