Fried Tilapia (Pritong Tilapia)
A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.
Bmarchai RecipesfriedcrispyfilipinoClassicquick
Nutrition (per serving)
520Calories
48 gProtein
12 gCarbs
32 gFat
1 gSugar
1400 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 1 medium (400–500 g) Whole tilapia (cleaned, scaled)
- 1–1½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp Calamansi or lemon juice
- enough for shallow frying (~¾ cup) Cooking oil
Method
- Pat fish dry. Make 3–4 diagonal slits on both sides.
- Rub inside and outside with salt, pepper and calamansi juice. Let sit 15 min.
- Heat oil in wide pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Fry fish 6–8 min per side until golden and crispy (do not overcrowd).
- Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with soy sauce + calamansi dip and steamed rice.
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