Meal Kit

Pretzel-Crusted Tilapia with Honey Mustard

and roasted butternut squash

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Expert

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Fish (Tilapia), Eggs, Wheat

  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs
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The pretzel brings it here, coating the tilapia with a crunch that's not to beat amongst all the lettuces, nuts, and tortilla bowls in the world. And what goes well with crunchy pretzel? Mustard of course! It's like a fish and chips out of a German beer hall… culture mixing at its finest.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    12 oz. Tilapia Fillets
  • 12 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
  • 6 fl. oz. Canola Oil
  • Info
    ⅓ cup Tempura Mix
  • Info
    1½ fl. oz. Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing
  • Info
    2 Tbsp. Pretzel Breading
  • 1½ tsp. Chesapeake Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    590
  • Carbohydrates
    35g
  • Net Carbs
    32g
  • Fat
    35g
  • Protein
    38g
  • Sodium
    1540mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using mahi-mahi, pat dry and halve widthwise into six pieces. Follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 3 and 4, cooking until mahi-mahi reaches minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry and cut into 3/4" strips. Follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 3 and 4, cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, degrees, 5-8 minutes.

  1. 1

    Roast the Butternut Squash

    Halve any large butternut squash pieces to roughly match smaller pieces.

    Place butternut squash on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil and seasoning into squash.

    Spread into a single layer and roast in hot oven until tender, 18-20 minutes.

    While butternut squash roasts, prepare ingredients.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Fish

    Pat tilapia dry. Halve tilapia lengthwise into four pieces.. Season all over with seasoning blend.

  3. 3

    Coat the Fish

    Add canola oil to a medium non-stick pan and place over medium heat. Heat oil, 5 minutes.

    While oil heats, combine tempura mix, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until a thin batter forms, like pancake batter. If too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Working in batches, dip tilapia pieces in batter, coating completely. Place on a plate and top with pretzel breading on one side, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Fry the Fish

    Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Test oil temperature by adding a pinch of tempura batter to it. It should sizzle gently. If it browns immediately, turn heat down and let oil cool. If it doesn't brown, increase heat.

    Working in batches if necessary, carefully add tilapia to hot oil and fry until golden all over and fish reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-4 minutes per side.

    Gently transfer fish to towel-lined plate.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tilapia with Dijon honey mustard dressing. Bon appétit!

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