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Cajun-Spiced Crispy Tilapia Sandwiches
Cajun-Spiced Crispy Tilapia Sandwiches

Cajun-Spiced Crispy Tilapia Sandwiches

with Potato Wedges, Slaw & Lime Mayo

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on April 28, 2025

A fried fish sandwich made right in your kitchen in 30 minutes or less? Sign. Us. Up. For this winning rendition on a sumptuously savory sammie, mild, flaky tilapia fillets are dipped in Cajun-spiced tempura batter, then fried until golden and light-as-air crispy. They’re tucked cozily into toasted baguettes along with a swipe of tangy lime-spiked mayo and a tangle of crunchy cabbage slaw. On the side are golden Cajun-spiced potato wedges—the perfect match.

Tags:
Easy Prep
Allergens:
Eggs
Milk
Wheat
Fish
Soy

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time30 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

12 ounce

Potatoes

1 unit

Lime

1 tablespoon

Cajun Spice Blend

4 ounce

Coleslaw Mix

6 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

82 g

Tempura Batter

(Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat)

11 ounce

Tilapia

(Contains: Fish)

2 unit

Demi-Baguette

(Contains: Wheat, Soy)

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Cooking Oil

Pepper

Sugar

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories1250 kcal
Fat60 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrate111 g
Sugar13 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein43 g
Cholesterol160 mg
Sodium2000 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Zester
Baking Sheet
Aluminum Foil
Medium Bowl
Small Bowl
Large Bowl
Whisk
Paper Towel
Large Pan

Instructions

Prep
1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Cut potatoes into 1⁄2-inch-thick wedges. Zest and halve lime.

Season & Roast Potatoes
2

• Toss potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, half the Cajun Spice Blend (you’ll use the rest in Step 4), salt, and pepper. • Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.

Make Slaw & Lime Mayo
3

• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine coleslaw mix, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings), juice from half the lime, salt, and pepper. • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and as much lime zest as you like. • Refrigerate slaw and lime mayo until ready to use in Step 7.

Mix Batter & Coat Fish
4

• In a large bowl, whisk together tempura batter mix, remaining Cajun Spice Blend, 1⁄2 cup cold water, and 1⁄2 tsp salt until smooth (2/3 cup water and 1 tsp salt for 4 servings). TIP: If mixture is too thick, add more cold water 1 TBSP at a time until it reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency. • Pat tilapia* dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper. Add tilapia to bowl with batter; gently turn until evenly coated.

Fry Fish
5

• Heat a 1⁄4-inch layer of oil in a large, heavy- bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, add tilapia in a single layer. (Shake off excess batter before adding.) • Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. TIP: To check for doneness, cut one fillet in half. (For 4 servings, fry fish in batches, adding more oil as needed and allowing oil to get hot in between batches.) • Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Immediately season with salt and pepper.

Toast Baguettes
6

• While tilapia cooks, halve baguettes lengthwise and toast until golden.

Finish & Serve
7

• Spread cut sides of baguette halves with as much lime mayo as you like; fill with tilapia and slaw. • Divide sandwiches between plates; serve with potato wedges and any remaining lime mayo on the side for dipping.

Fish is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.

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