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Tilapia Fish Patties

Easy Tilapia fish patties that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Allergy-friendly and Low FODMAP options.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy fish patties, fish for dinner, Tilapia fish patties
Servings: 5 Patties
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

  • 4 Tilapia fillets
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise ~ regular or vegan for egg and dairy-free
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs ~ regular or gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp jalapeno or Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh dill ~ chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley ~ chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onion or tops only ~ chopped
  • juice and zest from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil ~ more as needed for frying
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place uncooked Tilapia on paper.
  • Season fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Bake fillets for 15 minutes or until fish flakes and gel appearance is gone. (145 F. internal temperature)
  • Remove fish from oven and drain liquid.
  • Add Tilapia to a mixing bowl with all the other ingredients except oil. Mix well using a large tonged fork.
  • Form 5 patties (about 1/2 cup each) using your hands is the easiest method.
  • Heat oil in a skillet and fry patties for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Pat with a paper towel before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite sauces. Mine are tarter sauce and cocktail sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Pattie | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg