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Tilapia Croquettes




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


serves 6
prep 20 min
cook 20 min





List of Ingredients



• 1 c tartar sauce, divided
  
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  
• 1 tsp grated lime peel
  
• 4 (4oz) tilapia fillets (thawed if frozen)
  
• 1/4 c butter, divided
  
• 1 1/4 c breadcrumbs
  
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
  
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
  
• 2 tsp lemon pepper
  
• coleslaw (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Stir together tartar sauce, lime juice and lime peel.
   
2. Coat large skillet with 2 tbsp butter. Cook fillets 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork. Flake fish fillets and place in a large bowl. Add 1/3 c of the tartar sauce mixture, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, and lemon pepper, stirring gently to combine ingredients. Shape into 6 patties.
   
3. Cook patties in batches in remaining 2 tbsp butter over med-high heat 5 min on each side or until golden brown. Serve immediately with remaining tarter sauce mixture and coleslaw, if desired.