SPICY FISH FILLETS

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This fish is seasoned with Ethiopian chili powder, berbere. You can bake the fillets or fry them in a skillet.

Provided by Lynette ! @breezermom

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound(s) tilapia fillets (may use another white fish)
2 teaspoon(s) berbere
3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1/2 cup(s) breadcrumbs, finely crushed
1/2 cup(s) buttermilk
1 - lemon
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
- salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the fish fillet into 4 pieces. Roll the lemon to release the juice, and rinse the fillets with fresh lemon juice. Pat dry.
  • Mix the berbere, allspice and breadcrumbs.
  • Rub the fillets with 2 tablespoons of the oil.
  • Dip the fillets in the buttermilk and then into the breadcrumbs, covering all sides.
  • On a baking rack, lay the fish fillets side by side; lightly coat the fillets with one tablespoon of oil;
  • In a preheated 400° oven, bake the fillets for 15 minutes or until golden brown; or in a greased, medium heat skillet, fry the fillets, turning once, until golden brown.

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