Whisk together eggs, 1 tablespoon flour, and salt. Stir in tilapia. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Combine remaining 3/4 cup flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish; set aside.
Recipe
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Who needs Asian takeout when you can make your own crispy tilapia stir-fry in a sweet and sour sauce?
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Hy-Vee large eggs | ||
| 1 tbsp. plus 3/4 c. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour, divided | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
| 12 oz. tilapia fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee cornstarch | ||
| 3 tbsp. Hy-Vee vegetable oil | ||
| 1 tbsp. Gustare Vita olive oil | ||
| 4 clove(s) garlic, crushed | ||
| 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces | ||
| 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces | ||
| 1 ⅓ c. Hy-Vee Short Cuts chopped pineapple, cut into bite-size pieces | ||
| 1 (12.5-oz.) bottle Hy-Vee sweet & sour sauce | ||
| 2 c. white rice, hot cooked | ||
| Green onions, sliced, for garnish | ||
| Sesame seeds, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- 2 shallow dishes
- Large skillet
- Meat thermometer
- Paper towels
Directions
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain tilapia; toss with flour and cornstarch mixture to coat. Cook fish in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until done (145 degrees). Drain on paper towels.
Heat olive oil in same large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant. Add peppers; cook until crisp-tender. Stir in pineapple, sweet and sour sauce and fish; heat through. Serve on rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
560 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 78g
- Protein: 25g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 15%
0%
Calcium 4%
0%
Vitamin D 15%
0%
Potassium 15%