Description
Baked Breaded Tilapia – A delicious and healthy version of preparing fish with an outer thin golden crispy crust and an inner flaky texture to enjoy with your family and friends. In our culture, baked fish is usually served with mofongo, tostones, arepas, or rice along with a salad and a mayo-ketchup sauce.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tilapia fillets (approx. 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry with paper towels
- 1 egg white
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup Andy’s cornmeal breading
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray and Baking Pan, measuring 13x9x2-inches
Instructions
- Spray bottom of baking pan with olive oil.
- Add cornmeal breading into a shallow pan. In another shallow pan, add the egg white from one egg along with water. Beat with a fork until well blended.
- Dip the fish into the egg wash and then coat completely and evenly on both sides with the seasoned breading.
- Place them on the greased baking pan and continue this process.
- Spray each fillet on top with olive oil. Place in the oven uncovered and bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 400°F. The timing can vary depending on the size and thickness of the fish.
- Turn the breaded fish to the other side after 15 minutes of baking. This is optional.
- Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the breading has a golden color or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Serve warm with your favorite side orders.
- Category: Fish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keywords: Baked Breaded Tilapia, Baked Breaded Fish, Tilapia