Matzah Crusted Tilapia

Matzah Crusted Tilapia is a delightful and crispy dish that combines traditional Jewish matzah with tender tilapia fillets, offering a unique twist to your seafood experience. This kosher recipe is not only flavorful but also easy to prepare, making it perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Tilapia fillets - 2 (about 200g each)
• Matzah meal - 1 cup (100g)
• Eggs - 2 large
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Lemon wedges - for serving

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. In another shallow dish, place the matzah meal.
4. Dip each tilapia fillet into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat thoroughly with the matzah meal.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
6. Add the coated tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
8. Remove from the oven and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health and reducing inflammation.

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