Jalapeño Garlic Tilapia Panini Recipe

Name: Jalapeño Garlic Tilapia Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets; 1 cup Club crackers, finely crushed; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small jalapeno, finely diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup sour cream; 8 slices hearty country Italian bread; 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons butter; 2 roma tomatoes, sliced thinly; 8 slices provolone cheese

Servings: persons

4 tilapia fillets
1 cup Club crackers, finely crushed
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 small jalapeno, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sour cream
8 slices hearty country Italian bread
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons butter
2 roma tomatoes, sliced thinly
8 slices provolone cheese

1
Fish:
2
Crush crackers and combine with pepper.
3
Dip fish fillets into beaten egg, and then coat with cracker crumbs.
4
Fry in 350 degree oil until breading is golden and fish flakes easily.
5
Remove to an oven-proof plate in a warm oven.
6
Sauce:
7
Melt butter on low heat. Add jalapeno and garlic. Saute until jalapeno is softened, but be careful not to burn garlic.
8
Add flour and stir while heating about a minute.
9
Add chicken broth and cook stirring until sauce thickens. Stir in sour cream.
10
Set aside until ready to assemble the panini's.
11
Panini:
12
Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil or spread with butter.
13
Assemble sandwiches with oiled/buttered side of bread to the outside, layering provolone cheese, sliced tomatoes, tilapia fillet, cream sauce and final slice of bread.
14
Spray a cast iron grill pan with cooking spray and heat to sizzling. Reduce heat to medium.
15
Place sandwich in grill pan and top with second cast iron skillet. Press down lightly. (You want to smush the sandwich lightly, but not squash it completely.).
16
Cook for 1-2 minutes, depending on the heat of your pan, until the sandwich is browned and grill marks are evident.
17
Flip sandwich and again top with second cast iron skillet. Cook for another minute or so, until fully browned.
18
Serve warm with fresh salad or crunchy kettle-cooked chips.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tilapia fillets, 1 cup Club crackers, finely crushed, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Jalapeño Garlic Tilapia Panini 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.

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Jalapeño Garlic Tilapia Panini

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Variations & substitutions

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