Recipe by Jenny Martinez - Mojarra Frita Caesar Salad with the Caesar Salad Kit
Crispy, golden fried tilapia meets the cool crunch of Fresh Express Caesar Salad in this mouthwatering fusion dish. With bold Cajun seasoning, zesty lime, and a refreshing topping of Caesar, it’s a quick and satisfying recipe the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 (9.8-ounces) package Fresh Express® Caesar Salad Kit™
- 1 tilapia
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1½ cup oil for shallow frying
- garnish wedge of lime and fried jalapeno
Instructions
- Create a slit on the tilapia from the bottom, creating a butterfly cut. Open the fish to be completely flat.
- Coat in Cajun seasoning, lightly pat. Follow it with flour, lightly pat. Turn the fish around and repeat the same steps.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat oil for shallow frying. While it is heating, prepare a baking sheet with paper towels on the side. Gently place the fish in the oil and fry on each side for 3-5 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
- Place fish on the cooling rack and begin preparing the Fresh Express® Caesar Salad per the instructions on the bag. Serve and enjoy!