Meal Kit
Crispy Panko Crusted Tilapia with Tzatziki Sauce
with dill rice
Prep & Cook Time: 50-60 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Tilapia), Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Chef
Rachel Post
Textural contrast may sound like something you study in college, not feel and sense in a meal. (“The Great Gatsby has great textural contrast with the green light at the end of the pier.” Kids, don't put that in your college essays.) Tilapia is soft, a light fish, crumbly good, and the panko covering it gives it a great crunch, allowing your mouth to feel both at the same time. Gatsby's not the good guy (you're welcome, kids), but textural contrast here is better than good: it's great.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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11 oz. Tilapia Fillets
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Lemon
- ½ cup Basmati Rice
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2 oz. Tzatziki Dip
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1.26 oz. Mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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⅗ oz. Butter
- 2 Dill Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving) QPG67X3E
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates42g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat40g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1340mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Small Pot
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ahi tuna, follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 1 (no need to halve), 4, and 5 cooking until tuna reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-5 minutes per side. Tuna is often enjoyed medium-rare (pink in the middle). For medium-rare, cook 1-2 minutes per side. Consuming raw or undercooked tuna may increase your risk for food-borne illness.
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If using chicken breasts, follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 1, 4, and 5, cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using salmon, pat dry and season flesh side with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 4 and 5, adding topping to flesh side, and cooking, skin side up first, until golden brown and salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Tzatziki
Stem, remove seeds and ribs, and slice red bell pepper into 1/2" strips.
Mince dill, leaves and stems.Zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Combine mayonnaise, tzatziki, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Refrigerate until plating.Pat tilapia dry, and cut fillets lengthwise into four planks. Season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Start the Rice
Bring a small pot with rice and 1 cup water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 14-17 minutes.
Remove from burner. Add 1/2 tsp. lemon zest, half the dill (reserve remaining for garnish), butter, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Fluff or stir with a fork until combined and butter has melted. Cover and set aside.While rice cooks, cook pepper. -
3 Cook the Pepper
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. Add red bell pepper, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 5-8 minutes.
Remove pepper to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
4 Prepare the Fish
Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in another mixing bowl.
Evenly coat one side of tilapia piece with cornstarch mixture. Top with panko, pressing gently to adhere.Repeat with remaining pieces. -
5 Cook Fish and Finish Dish
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Return pan used to cook pepper to medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Add tilapia, panko side down, to hot pan. Cook until panko is golden brown and crispy, 4-6 minutes.Carefully flip, and cook until fish reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes.Transfer fish to towel-lined plate. Season with a pinch of salt.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with red bell pepper and fish with tzatziki and remaining dill. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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