Beer Battered Tilapia with Red Chile Mandarin Orang

Name: Beer Battered Tilapia with Red Chile Mandarin Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided; 2/3 cup beer; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 4 tilapia or flounder fillets, about 5 ounces each; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons red chili paste; 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

Olive oil
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
2/3 cup beer
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 tilapia or flounder fillets, about 5 ounces each
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons red chili paste
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1
Heat enough olive oil, to shallow fry the fish, in a large skillet over medium-high heat
2
In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/2 cup of the flour, beer, egg, and baking powder.
3
Place remaining 1/4 cup flour in a separate shallow dish.
4
Season both sides of fish fillets with salt and black pepper.
5
Dredge fish in flour, turn to coat both sides and then shake off excess flour.
6
Dunk fish in beer mixture and turn to coat both sides.
7
Add fish to hot oil and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until cooked through and opaque.
8
Remove fish from oil.
9
Place on a paper towel lined plate.
10
While the fish is frying, in a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice and chili paste.
11
Add mandarin oranges and cilantro and toss to combine.
12
Serve sauce over fish.

134

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided, 2/3 cup beer, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Beer Battered Tilapia with Red Chile Mandarin Orange Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beer Battered Tilapia with Red Chile Mandarin Orange Sauce

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