Crispy Fried Tilapia with Sauteed Tomatoes
This Crispy Fried Tilapia (whole fish) with sauteed tomatoes is made of simple ingredients yet delicious and flavorful. It's a quick and easy meal ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 2
Calories: 319kcal
Equipment
- wok or frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 Large Tilapia cleaned and seasoned with
- ¼ tsp salt and a pinch of ground black pepper
For frying
- 2 cups canola oil
Sauteed tomatoes ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. canola oil for sauteeing
- 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp ginger sliced
- 2 tsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- ¼ tsp seasoning granules optional
- ½ tsp salt or fish to taste
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ground black pepper to taste
For garnish:
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Clean the fish and season with salt and pepper. In a wok or deep frying pan, heat canola oil on medium-high heat. Fry the fish until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
- While frying the fish, saute onion, garlic, and ginger with canola oil until lightly browned. Add the tomatoes and season with salt, sugar, and ground black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes release their juice ( you may need to add a couple of tablespoons of water). Add finely chopped parsley.
- Transfer the fish to a serving plate. Pour the sauteed tomatoes on the fish or serve it on the side. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with rice.
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