Fish and Chips

Tilapia is on sale at Publix this week and is a great substitute to chicken or pork (the other white meats). Try this easy recipe with the special dipping sauce and even your kids will love this crispy but light pan-fried fish!

Fish
1 cup panko bread crumbs*
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp flour
1 egg
4 tilapia fish fillets
4 tbsp olive oil

Mix flour, lemon zest and pepper on a large plate. On another plate place the panko bread crumbs. In a bowl beat the egg and set aside. Dredge fish fillets in flour mixture. Next dip fillets in the egg and then coat in panko bread crumbs. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook fillets until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes each side).

Chips
Sure you could peel, slice and then fry potatoes for your "chips" but with a Publix Ore-Ida Frozen Potato or Onion Ring coupon, you can buy two bags and get one free! Check the stand at the front of your Publix for the store flyer that has the coupon inside.

Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp prepared horseradish sauce

Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Great with the fish AND chips.

Sweet Coleslaw
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup milk
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
dash pepper
1 pkg coleslaw mix (with green cabbage, carrots and purple cabbage)

Whisk together first 7 ingredients then pour over cabbage in a large bowl. Chill for at least 30 minutes then serve.


*Panko bread crumbs are simply the Japanese version of bread crumbs. They are more flaky and allow for a lighter texture when frying. You can find them on the ethnic food isle or on the regular bread crumb isle at your grocery store.