Crispy Tilapia Fillets with Fennel-Mint TzatzikiJosé Picayo
The product: Rich yogurt with great flavor.
The payoff: No need to drain regular yogurt.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup finely diced fennel bulb plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
3/4 cup whole-milk greek-style yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 large tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, finely ground
1 large egg white, beaten until frothy
2 cups (about) panko (japanese breadcrumbs) or fresh breadcrumbs
Preparation
Step 1
Place fennel bulb and fronds in small bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt; toss. Let stand 10 minutes. Mix in yogurt, mint, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Sprinkle 1 side of each fillet with ground fennel, salt, and pepper. Brush with egg white; coat with panko. Turn over; repeat with seasoning, egg, and panko.
Step 3
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish. Cook until opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving: 432 calories
19 g fat
2 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
