Meal Kit
Panko-Crusted Tilapia
with cilantro-lime crema
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Tilapia), Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Rachel Post
Texture contrasts are the name of the game here; flaky fish, all tender and falling apart on the fork, crusted with a crunchy panko coat that it wears with particular delight. The yummy, cooling cilantro-lime crema on top just adds to the contrast, soft, creamy, and tasty. Flaky, crunchy, cooling… all in the name of contrasts.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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11 oz. Tilapia Fillets
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Sour Cream
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¼ cup Tempura Mix
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) xPoRbp3g
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates40g
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Net Carbs34g
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Fat28g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1510mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 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 pork chops, follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 1, 2, and 4, cooking until browned and chops reach minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Pork thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using chicken breasts, follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 1, 2, and 4, cooking until browned and chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using salmon fillets, pat dry and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 2 and 4, adding topping to flesh side and cooking, panko side down first, until browned and salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.
Mince cilantro (no need to stem).Pat tilapia dry, and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Prepare the Tilapia
In a mixing bowl, combine tempura mix and 2 Tbsp. water. Stir until smooth. If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Place panko in even layer on a plate. Carefully spread tempura batter on one side of tilapia. Place tilapia, batter-side down, in panko and gently press to adhere.Set aside on a plate, panko-side up, and rest, at least 3 minutes.While tilapia rests, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Green Beans
Trim ends off green beans.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add corn and cook, 30 seconds.Add green beans and cook, 1 minute.Add 1/4 cup water, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cover, and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While green beans cook, continue recipe. -
4 Cook the Tilapia
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp. olive oil.Working in batches, if necessary, add tilapia, panko side down first, to hot pan and fry until fish is golden-brown and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-4 minutes per side.Remove from burner. Transfer to towel-lined plate. -
5 Make Crema and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cilantro, a pinch of salt, 2 tsp. lime juice, and 2 tsp. water.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tilapia with crema. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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