Spicy Potato-Crusted Tilapia Recipe

Name: Spicy Potato-Crusted Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets (about 13 oz.); 2 cups Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro (or 1/2 tbsp fresh); 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 3 egg whites; 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (divided); 1 medium lemon (cut into wedges) (optional)

Servings: persons

4 tilapia fillets (about 13 oz.)
2 cups Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro (or 1/2 tbsp fresh)
1/4 teaspoon cumin
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (divided)
1 medium lemon (cut into wedges) (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Mix taco seasoning, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper and 1/2 tsp salt in a large plastic baggie.
3
Place tilapia fillets in baggie and shake to coat evenly.
4
Let tilapia marinate in baggie for at least 10 minutes.
5
Place egg whites in shallow bowl.
6
Mix hash browns, green onions and 1 tsp salt in a dish.
7
Dredge tilapia fillets in egg whites and place in a single layer on a cookie sheet that is liberally coated with cooking spray.
8
Top each fillet evenly with hash brown mixture and press into fish to set.
9
Spray tops of fish with cooking spray.
10
Cook in pre-heated oven for 16 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
11
Turn oven to broil and continue cooking for 4 minutes.
12
Serve with lemon wedges and squeeze onto fillets before eating if desired. (optional).

210

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tilapia fillets (about 13 oz.), 2 cups Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro (or 1/2 tbsp fresh), and more.

Yes, Spicy Potato-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.

Spicy Potato-Crusted Tilapia

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