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Crispy Fried Tilapia with sauteed tomatoes
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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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Crispy tilapia
Servings: 2
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Maricel

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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Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg