Meal Kit
Chili-Lime Fish Cakes
with arugula and pepitas
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Tilapia), Eggs, Wheat, Sesame
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Got some picky eaters in your house (maybe even your adult partner) who won't eat fish? Not even one bite, for health's sake? Well, this is a great way to fool them... we mean, enlighten them! After all, who doesn't love cake? These cakes combine tilapia, lime, chili powder, and panko to create flaky, cake-y perfection. Served atop a salad of arugula, pepitas, and tomatoes, this dish will create some fish lovers in your family, even if they have to be tricked into it.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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- 2 Limes
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 4 oz. Baby Arugula
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- 1 oz. Pepitas
- 2 tsp. Sugar
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Nutrition (per serving) MqgbelPn
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates27g
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Net Carbs24g
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Fat36g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1740mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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Roast the Fish
Pat tilapia fillets dry, and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Place tilapia on prepared baking sheet and roast until fish reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 12-14 minutes.Carefully transfer fish to a plate and let cool 5-10 minutes.While fish roasts, prepare ingredients. -
Prepare the Ingredients
Core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice.
Zest both limes. Juice one lime and half of second lime. Cut remaining half into wedges. -
Prepare the Cakes
Once tilapia has cooled, shred lightly.
Place panko, mayonnaise, chipotle seasoning, 1 Tbsp. lime juice (reserve 1 Tbsp. for salad), 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to a mixing bowl.Add shredded tilapia and mix until able to be formed into cakes. -
Cook the Cakes
Form tilapia mixture into four evenly-sized fish cakes, about 4" in diameter.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add fish cakes to hot pan. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid crowding pan. Cook until browned and warm throughout, 3-4 minutes per side.Remove cakes from pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining cakes, adding oil as needed. -
Make the Salad
In another mixing bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. lime juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. lime zest, sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Add arugula, pepitas, and tomato and toss together.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, squeezing lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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