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Natalie's Cajun-Seasoned Pan-Fried Tilapia Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 (4- to 6-oz.) tilapia fillets
1 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
3 tbsp self-rising flour
1/2 cup plain yellow cornmeal
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
lemon (optional)
garnish: fresh parsley sprig

Directions:

Sprinkle fillets with 1 tsp. seasoning. Combine remaining seasoning, flour, and cornmeal. Dredge fillets in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add fillets, and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork. Squeeze juice from lemon over fillets, and garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
*Creole seasoning may be substituted.
Cajun-Seasoned Pan-Fried Chicken Breasts: Substitute 4 (8-oz.) skinned and boned chicken breasts for tilapia. Proceed with recipe as directed, cooking 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until done. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 16 min.
Cajun-Seasoned Pan-Fried Pork Chops: Substitute 4 (8-oz.) bone-in center-cut pork chops for tilapia. Proceed with recipe as directed, cooking 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until done. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 16 min.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	816.49 Kcal (3418 kJ)
Calories from fat	410.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.58g	70%
Cholesterol	115.58mg	39%
Sodium	391.21mg	16%
Potassium	721.27mg	15%
Total Carbs	64.33g	21%
Sugars	0.61g	2%
Dietary Fiber	4.97g	20%
Protein	41.39g	83%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	4.7mg	26%
Calcium	103.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	275.14 Kcal (1152 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.36g	70%
Cholesterol	38.95mg	39%
Sodium	131.83mg	16%
Potassium	243.05mg	15%
Total Carbs	21.68g	21%
Sugars	0.21g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.68g	20%
Protein	13.95g	83%
Iron	1.6mg	26%
Calcium	34.8mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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