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Seared Tilapia With Fried Jalapeno and Lemon Recipe

Seared Tilapia With Fried Jalapeno and Lemon Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 tilapia fillets (also great with catfish , char , steelhead , trout , salmon , etc.)
cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 jalapeno, sliced
1 lemon , zest removed

Directions:

Season tilapia fillets generously on all sides with Cajun seasoning. Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add oil and butter to pan; swirl and add fish fillets, browning on all sides, about 6 minutes total cooking time. Meanwhile, fry jalapeno slices in oil alongside. Remove both fish and jalapenos to serving plates. Top with fried jalapeno slices, sprinkle with lemon zest and squeeze with remaining lemon wedges, if desired.
As a suggestion, serve fillets with veggies and/or potatoes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	169.28 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.7g	13%
Cholesterol	65.63mg	22%
Sodium	60.85mg	3%
Potassium	362.27mg	8%
Total Carbs	0.4g	0%
Sugars	0.19g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	1%
Protein	23.29g	47%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	8%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	13.3mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.94 Kcal (552 kJ)
Calories from fat	61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.78g	13%
Cholesterol	51.16mg	22%
Sodium	47.43mg	3%
Potassium	282.36mg	8%
Total Carbs	0.31g	0%
Sugars	0.15g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.12g	1%
Protein	18.15g	47%
Vitamin C	4mg	8%
Iron	0.9mg	7%
Calcium	10.4mg	1%

* 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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