Fried Tilapia with Lemon and Capers Recipe

Name: Fried Tilapia with Lemon and Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 32 ounces canola oil; 1 cup flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning; One 12-ounce bottle of ale; 2 pounds tilapia fillets, cut into 4-inch pieces; 1 cup cornstarch; Kosher salt; 2 ounces capers; 2 lemons, halved

Servings: persons

32 ounces canola oil
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
One 12-ounce bottle of ale
2 pounds tilapia fillets, cut into 4-inch pieces
1 cup cornstarch
Kosher salt
2 ounces capers
2 lemons, halved

1
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the canola oil to 350 degrees .
2
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and Old Bay.
3
Whisk in the beer, adding additional water if needed.
4
Dust the tilapia with the cornstarch and dredge through the beer batter.
5
Gently place in the oil and fry until golden brown, about five minutes.
6
Transfer to a paper-towel lined baking sheet and season with salt.
7
Dust capers with cornstarch and fry for two minutes.
8
Transfer to the baking sheet.
9
Serve tilapia and capers with lemon halves.

2254

kcal

Calories

227

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 32 ounces canola oil, 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, and more.

Yes, Fried Tilapia with Lemon and Capers 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.

Fried Tilapia with Lemon and Capers

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