Cajun Onion-Crusted Tilapia Recipe

Name: Cajun Onion-Crusted Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tilapia filets; 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 can crispy fried onions; 2 tbsp cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp dried parsley; 2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tsp ground white pepper; 1 sea salt; 3 eggs; 3 tbsp buttermilk; 1/2 cup flour

Servings: persons

6 tilapia filets
3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 can crispy fried onions
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp dried parsley
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp ground white pepper
1 sea salt
3 eggs
3 tbsp buttermilk
1/2 cup flour

1
Combine breadcrumbs and dried spices in a mixing bowl.
2
Crush the fried onions into the mixture.
3
Whisk 3 eggs and buttermilk together in a small bowl to a smooth consistency.
4
Set up a 3 step breading station in the following order.
5
Flour - Egg Wash - Breadcrumbs.
6
Use your left hand to dredge each filet in flour and shake off the excess.
7
Drop in the egg wash bowl without getting your left hand wet.
8
With your right hand, coat each filet with egg wash, and let the excess drip off before dropping it in the flour without getting flour on your hand.
9
Use your left hand, the dry hand, to fully coat each filet.
10
Place each breaded filet on a sheet tray that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
11
Bake at 400 for approximately ten minutes or until thermometer reaches 145 and breading is golden and crispy.
12
Alternatively, you could fry the tilapia.
13
Garnish with scallions.
14
Variations; Chives, fresh herbs, mustard, shallots, ground coriander seed, ground celery seed, allspice

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tilapia filets, 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 can crispy fried onions, 2 tbsp cajun seasoning, and more.

Yes, Cajun Onion-Crusted Tilapia 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.

Cajun Onion-Crusted Tilapia

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