Spicy Tilapia and Feta Cakes
Description
Full of zesty, fresh, spicy flavor from feta cheese, lemon juice, dill, and hot sauce, these tilapia cakes are a flavorful dish that's easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 tilapia fillets
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup bread crumbs
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2 green onions, diced
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon dried dill weed
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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.