Spicy Tilapia and Feta Cakes

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Wholesome fish dishes do not have to be boring. I love crab cakes...I have made tuna cakes...so why not tilapia cakes? Add some feta and hot sauce and really make it an interesting fish dish. Serve with a dill sauce or simple sour cream.

Submitted by Raquel Teixeira
Updated on March 23, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
8 fish cakes
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 tilapia fillets

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup bread crumbs

  • 2 green onions, diced

  • 1 egg

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed

  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add tilapia fillets, salt, and pepper and cook until easily flaked with a fork, about 2 minutes on each side. Turn off the heat and shred the fish with 2 forks. Transfer to a bowl.

  2. Toss the fish with bread crumbs, green onions, egg, lemon juice, feta cheese, garlic powder, dill, and hot sauce.

  3. Form patties with your hand and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  4. Set a skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining oil. Cook patties in the hot oil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

369 Calories
20g Fat
16g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 369
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 497mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 31g 61%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 162mg 12%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 672mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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