Tilapia Frit Avec Sauce Tomate Et Oignon (fried Tilapia With Tomato And Onion Sauce)
Tilapia Frit avec Sauce Tomate et Oignon is a popular dish in Gabonese cuisine, featuring crispy fried tilapia served with a flavorful tomato and onion sauce. This dish is perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each tilapia fillet in the flour mixture, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce.
- Place the fried tilapia fillets on a serving platter and spoon the tomato and onion sauce over the top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large skillet Shallow dish Serving platter
Tools
Knife Cutting board Mixing bowls Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Tilapia Frit avec Sauce Tomate et Oignon with steamed rice or crusty bread.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of lemon juice to the tomato and onion sauce before serving.
Cost
$15