spicy fish fillets

(5 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

This fish is seasoned with Ethiopian chili powder, berbere. You can bake the fillets or fry them in a skillet.

(5 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For spicy fish fillets

  • 1 lb
    tilapia fillets (may use another white fish)
  • 2 tsp
    berbere
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    breadcrumbs, finely crushed
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1
    lemon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground allspice
  • salt, to taste

How To Make spicy fish fillets

  • 1
    Cut the fish fillet into 4 pieces. Roll the lemon to release the juice, and rinse the fillets with fresh lemon juice. Pat dry.
  • 2
    Mix the berbere, allspice and breadcrumbs.
  • 3
    Rub the fillets with 2 tablespoons of the oil.
  • 4
    Dip the fillets in the buttermilk and then into the breadcrumbs, covering all sides.
  • 5
    On a baking rack, lay the fish fillets side by side; lightly coat the fillets with one tablespoon of oil;
  • 6
    In a preheated 400° oven, bake the fillets for 15 minutes or until golden brown; or in a greased, medium heat skillet, fry the fillets, turning once, until golden brown.

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