Fried Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa
cassidy
ingredients
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 scallions, chopped, including part of the green
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
directions
- 1
1. Combine pineapple, sweet red pepper, scallions, lime juice and hot pepper flakes. Set aside.
- 2
2. Place flour and cornmeal in separate shallow bowls. Whisk mayonnaise and Old Bay seasoning in a small bowl.
- 3
3. Dip one fillet in flour; shake off excess. Brush both sides of fillet with mayonnaise, then dip in cornmeal, shaking off excess. Place on waxed-paper-lined baking sheet; repeat with remaining fillets. Can be made up to 3 hours ahead, covered and refrigerated.
- 4
4. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then butter. Add fillets and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden. Turn and cook another 5 minutes. Serve with pineapple salsa.
notes
Calories:375
Source: cassidy
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