For extra crispy cakes, use panko bread crumbs instead of regular bread crumbs. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference. These cakes are also delicious served on a bun as a fish burger. Make sure to chill the patties for at least an hour, this helps them hold their shape while cooking.
Spicy Tilapia and Feta Cakes
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS12
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these vibrant tilapia cakes. Flaky tilapia is combined with creamy feta, a touch of heat, and aromatic herbs, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish that's anything but ordinary. Serve with a dollop of cool dill sauce or tangy sour cream to complete the experience.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate16 g
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Cholesterol142 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein31 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium497 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat20 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
4 mins
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.
02
Step
2 mins
Toss the fish with bread crumbs, green onions, egg, lemon juice, feta cheese, garlic powder, dill, and hot sauce.
03
Step
1 hrs
Form patties with your hand and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
04
Step
4 mins
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.
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Summer Kautzer
Jul 1, 2025My kids loved these! I omitted the hot sauce for them.
Zelda Grady
Jun 28, 2025I used gluten-free bread crumbs and they turned out great!
Adrian Prohaska
Jun 15, 2025A quick and easy weeknight meal that's actually healthy.
Emory Hoppe
Jun 15, 2025These are also good served on slider buns as mini burgers!
Alison Douglas
Jun 12, 2025The dill and lemon juice really brighten up the flavor.
Victor Terry
Jun 11, 2025These were surprisingly good! The feta adds a nice tang.
Sandrine Okeefe
Jun 4, 2025Next time I'll try adding some chopped red bell pepper.
Lucienne Padberg
Jun 3, 2025I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.