Fried Tilapia Fish Recipe

In this recipe we will make a main dish with patacones as a side, easy and full of flavor. It is a fried tilapia, ideal also to get the little ones to eat fish. We can make this recipe for any occasion because it is very simple and fast.

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On the other hand, we must remember that patacón is the fried green banana, and it is used as an accompaniment to various dishes of Latin American origin. The success of this popular accompaniment lies in the temperature of the oil, because it must be very hot. We invite you to know the step-by-step recipe to learn how to prepare fried tilapia with patacones.

• Porciones: 4 people
• Tiempo total: 1h 30m

• Ingredients:

For the tilapia

• 4 Tilapia fillets
• 3 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of black pepper
• For the patacones
• 250 milliliters of sunflower oil
• Green banana
• 1 teaspoon salt

• Step-by-step preparation of Fried Tilapia Fish Recipe

1. • Steps to follow to make this recipe:
2. • Before you start preparing this fried tilapia recipe you must get the ingredients ready.
3. • Cut the green banana into thick pieces, as shown in the photograph. Remove the peel from the banana.
4. • Bring a deep frying pan with the sunflower oil over medium heat and, once hot, add the thick pieces of green banana. Fry them for about 10 minutes.
5. • To continue with the fried tilapia recipe, place the wheat flour on a plate.
6. • Add a little salt and black pepper to each of the tilapia fillets.
7. • Pass each of the tilapia fillets through the wheat flour in order to coat them.
8. • When the green plantain pieces are fried, mash them with the help of a pataconera. Ideally, they should be as thin as possible.
9. • Tip: If you don’t have pataconera you can use a medium plate to help.
10. • Fry the patacones again in the hot oil for 10 more minutes, or until they are golden brown.
11. • Reserve the patacones on a plate with absorbent paper to remove excess fat and add a little salt.
12. • Bring a skillet over medium heat with two tablespoons of sunflower oil. When hot, add the tilapia fillets and fry for five to six minutes for each
13. • Serve the fried tilapia with patacones accompanied with lemon rinds in case any diner wants to season the fish. This dish is perfect to serve with a fresh salad or a cucumber salad, as they combine very well with the flavors of this recipe. Remember that if you have any questions or concerns you can write to us. Hope you enjoy this amazing recipe!