Fried Whole Tilapia with Basil and Chilies Recipe

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Fried Whole Tilapia with Basil and Chilies
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
8563
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat 1 quart oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). If you do not have a thermometer, then dip the head of the fish into the oil; if it sizzles, it is ready, if it does not sizzle, then wait a couple minutes and try again.
  2. Rinse the fish and dry well. Make several angled slits along the body of the fish, cutting down to the rib bones. Make two lateral slits along the back of the fish, from head to tail, on either side of the dorsal fin. These cuts will ensure quick cooking and maximum crispiness.
  3. Gently slip the fish into the oil and fry until crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Carefully remove the fish from the oil and let it drain on paper towels. Place on a large serving platter.
  4. While the fish drains, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Cook and stir the chili peppers, garlic, and onion in the hot oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the fish sauce and soy sauce into the mixture, remove from heat, and fold the Thai basil and cilantro into the mixture. Pour the sauce over the fish to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 8562.51 Kcal (35850 kJ)
Calories from fat 8243.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 915.96g 1409%
Cholesterol 206.22mg 69%
Sodium 5022.58mg 209%
Potassium 2199.13mg 47%
Total Carbs 43.08g 14%
Sugars 16.56g 66%
Dietary Fiber 8.07g 32%
Protein 79.1g 158%
Vitamin C 332.3mg 554%
Iron 6.5mg 36%
Calcium 134.4mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 514.12 Kcal (2153 kJ)
Calories from fat 494.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55g 1409%
Cholesterol 12.38mg 69%
Sodium 301.57mg 209%
Potassium 132.04mg 47%
Total Carbs 2.59g 14%
Sugars 0.99g 66%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 32%
Protein 4.75g 158%
Vitamin C 20mg 554%
Iron 0.4mg 36%
Calcium 8.1mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 246.8
    Points
  • 247
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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