Crispy Tilapia (Full Meal for Two) Recipe

Name: Crispy Tilapia (Full Meal for Two)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth; 1 lime, juice of; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 4 stuffed wonton skins (recipe follows or buy frozen); 2 tablespoons chicken, shredded, pre-cooked (i.e. leftovers); 2 teaspoons shredded carrots; 2 teaspoons chopped onions; 2 teaspoons chopped celery; 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 24 wonton wrappers; 2 whole cleaned fish; ½ cup peanut oil; 2 dried chilies (di arbol); 4 minced garlic cloves; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce; 1 teaspoon chili oil; 2 finely chopped kaffir lime leaves; ¼ teaspoon lime zest

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken broth
1 lime, juice of
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 stuffed wonton skins (recipe follows or buy frozen)
2 tablespoons chicken, shredded, pre-cooked (i.e. leftovers)
2 teaspoons shredded carrots
2 teaspoons chopped onions
2 teaspoons chopped celery
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic
24 wonton wrappers
2 whole cleaned fish
½ cup peanut oil
2 dried chilies (di arbol)
4 minced garlic cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 teaspoon chili oil
2 finely chopped kaffir lime leaves
¼ teaspoon lime zest

1
Sauce.
2
Combine all ingredients in a mortar and grind to a thick paste.
3
Reserve to apply to the fish as you eat it.
4
Soup.
5
Combine the broth, lime juice, and soy sauce and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce to a simmer and hold at heat.
7
Won Tons:.
8
Sweat, not saute, the vegetables until they are translucent but not browned.
9
Mix in the chicken and thoroughly combine.
10
Let the mixture cool.
11
Lay out won ton wrappers on a cookie sheet that will fit in your freezer.
12
Using a melon baller or small spoon, place a lump of the mixture in the center of each wrapper.
13
Brush all four edges of each wrapper with water and cover with a second wrapper.
14
Carefully press all the edges tight.
15
Place in your freezer for a few hours then you can remove and bag them and they wont stick together.
16
Fish.
17
Add the oil to the skillet and bring the oil to 375 degrees.
18
Depending on the size of your skillet add more oil to get a depth of 3/4 inch.
19
Make 3 deep cuts on each side of the fish.
20
Carefully place the fish in the skillet letting it fall away from you.
21
Back away from the stove for 7 minutes.
22
Dont touch the fish or skillet.
23
Gently turn the fish over using tongs to avoid splashing.
24
Cook for 4 more minutes, remove and place on a paper towel to drain.
25
While the fish is draining, put the frozen won tons in the broth and bring back to low boil for two minutes.

569

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken broth, 1 lime, juice of, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 4 stuffed wonton skins (recipe follows or buy frozen), and more.

Yes, Crispy Tilapia (Full Meal for Two) 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!

Crispy Tilapia (Full Meal for Two)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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