Fried Tilapia Fish | Senegalese-Gambian Style & Food

tilapia fish

🥗Healthier: catfish

💰Cheaper: pollock

Catfish is lower in calories, while pollock is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is usually cheaper.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch can be a cost-effective coating.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides flavor with less heat, while red pepper flakes are often less expensive.

Make sure the tilapia fish is scaled and the guts in the head are removed.

On the sides of the tilapia, cut 0.5-inch lines along the length of the fish.

Prepare the seasoning with the dijon mustard and spices. Mix well together, then apply generously to the tilapia. Make sure the seasoning gets inside the fish.

Heat the oil on medium-high heat and fry the fish till it is brown on both sides.

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