How to Make Spicy Tilapia and Feta Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious way to enjoy seafood, look no further than these Spicy Tilapia and Feta Cakes. Bursting with flavor and packed with protein, these cakes are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or as an impressive dish for entertaining guests. Whether you're a fan of spicy food or just looking to add some excitement to your meal rotation, these tilapia and feta cakes are sure to hit the spot.

The star of this recipe is the tilapia, a mild-flavored fish that is...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tilapia fillets
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • 2 green onions, diced
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 8 fish cakes

  • 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.
  • Toss the fish with bread crumbs, green onions, egg, lemon juice, feta cheese, garlic powder, dill, and hot sauce.
  • Form patties with your hand and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    369 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 497mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 162mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 672mg