Best 2 Beer Battered Tilapia With Red Chile Mandarin Orange Sauce Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Beer Battered Tilapia with Red Chile Mandarin Orange Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the flavors of crispy, golden-brown tilapia and a tangy, slightly sweet sauce. This delightful dish is sure to impress your family and friends, and the best part? It's surprisingly easy to make!

Our recipe features a light and crispy beer batter that envelops tender tilapia fillets, creating a delightful contrast of textures. The Red Chile Mandarin Orange Sauce is a flavor explosion, with a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and citrusy notes. This versatile sauce not only complements the tilapia but also serves as a fantastic dipping sauce for other appetizers or finger foods.

In addition to the main recipe, we've included three additional variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a milder sauce, our Orange Ginger Sauce offers a sweet and tangy alternative. For a gluten-free option, our Almond Crusted Tilapia with Orange Ginger Sauce provides a crispy and flavorful coating without the wheat. And for seafood enthusiasts, our Cilantro Lime Tilapia with Mango Salsa is a refreshing and zesty choice.

With its easy-to-follow instructions and a variety of flavor options, this article is your ultimate guide to creating a restaurant-quality tilapia dish at home. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY BEER BATTERED TILAPIA

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After checking many recipes online I wanted to mix my mom's secret ingredient in fish batter. Curry. So I came up with this which was inspired by http://www.food.com/recipe/beer-battered-fish-130102 I loved this recipe. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Newbie.Cook

Categories Weeknight

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb tilapia fillet (sliced into 1/2 inch)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg (I used half the yolk)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon curry
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces beer
1/2 cup sunflower oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

Mix all the dry ingredients together.
Whisk the egg and add to dry ingredients.
Add beer gradually while mixing till the batter gets liquid enough.
Dip the tilapia fillets in the batter and let it rest for a minute.
In a pan add the oil and put on medium heat.
Add the tilapia to the pan and fry till each side is golden brown.
After they're done remove and put on paper towel and let it cool for few minutes before serving.
You can serve this with boiled rice and/or my Minty Cucumber Salad.

BEER-BATTERED TILAPIA

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Fast and easy, lovers of fish & chips get the taste without the calories in this recipe. Seasoned whole-wheat flour improves the flavor. This recipe is very good served with my recipe for Easy Mango Salsa. The recipe courtesy eatingwell.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup beer
1 lb tilapia fillet, cut in half lengthwise
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided

Steps:

Combine whole-wheat flour, flour, cumin,salt and cayenne in a medium bowl; whisk in beer to create a batter.
Coat half the tilapia pieces in batter; heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; Letting excess batter drip back in bowl.
Add fish to the skillet; cook until crispy and golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to plate and loosely cover with foil.
Coat the remaining fish with batter and cook in the remaining 2 teaspoons oil adjust heat as necessary for browning; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 206.1, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.8, Protein 24.1

Tips:

To ensure the tilapia is cooked evenly, make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the fish. The ideal temperature for frying is between 350°F and 375°F.
Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the tilapia. This will cause the oil temperature to drop, resulting in soggy fish.
Use a large enough pan to accommodate the tilapia fillets without them overlapping. This will help them cook evenly.
Don't flip the tilapia fillets too often. Let them cook for a few minutes on each side undisturbed, or until golden brown.
To make the red chile-mandarin orange sauce, use fresh, ripe oranges. The zest and juice of the oranges add a bright and tangy flavor to the sauce.
If you don't have any red chile powder, you can substitute cayenne pepper or paprika.
Serve the beer-battered tilapia with the red chile-mandarin orange sauce immediately. The fish is best when it's hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

This recipe for beer-battered tilapia with red chile-mandarin orange sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is flaky and tender, while the batter is crispy and flavorful. The red chile-mandarin orange sauce adds a sweet and spicy kick that takes this dish to the next level.