Crispy Tilapia Fillets with Fennel-Mint Tzatziki

Name: Crispy Tilapia Fillets with Fennel-Mint Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely diced fennel bulb plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds; ¾ cup whole-milk greek-style yogurt; 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 fillets large tilapia fillets; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 large egg white; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Crispy panko-crusted tilapia fillets served with a refreshing Greek-style tzatziki sauce made with fennel, mint and yogurt. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines crunchy texture with cool, herbaceous flavors.

4 servings

30 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 cup finely diced fennel bulb plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
•¾ cup whole-milk greek-style yogurt
•1½ tablespoons chopped fresh mint
•1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
•4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
•4 fillets large tilapia fillets
•1 teaspoon fennel seeds
•1 large egg white
•2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Cooking Instructions

1.
Place fennel bulb and fronds in small bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt; toss. Let stand 10 minutes. Mix in yogurt, mint, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper.
15 min
2.
Sprinkle 1 side of each fillet with ground fennel, salt, and pepper. Brush with egg white; coat with panko. Turn over; repeat with seasoning, egg, and panko.
10 min
3.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish. Cook until opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki.
5 min