BEER-BATTERED TILAPIA

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Fast and easy, lovers of fish & chips get the taste without the calories in this recipe. Seasoned whole-wheat flour improves the flavor. This recipe is very good served with my recipe for Easy Mango Salsa. The recipe courtesy eatingwell.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup beer
1 lb tilapia fillet, cut in half lengthwise
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided

Steps:

  • Combine whole-wheat flour, flour, cumin,salt and cayenne in a medium bowl; whisk in beer to create a batter.
  • Coat half the tilapia pieces in batter; heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; Letting excess batter drip back in bowl.
  • Add fish to the skillet; cook until crispy and golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to plate and loosely cover with foil.
  • Coat the remaining fish with batter and cook in the remaining 2 teaspoons oil adjust heat as necessary for browning; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 206.1, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.8, Protein 24.1

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