crispy tilapia fillets with fennel-mint tzatziki
Greek-style yogurt is rich and flavorful—and there's no need to drain it like you would regular yogurt
prep time
35 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
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yield
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 panko (japanese breadcrumbs) or fresh breadcrumbs
How To Make crispy tilapia fillets with fennel-mint tzatziki
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Step 1Place 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.
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Step 2Sprinkle 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.
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Step 3Heat 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.
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