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Dipping Sauce for Tilapia (Dipping Sauce for Fried Fish)

Published: Jun 23, 2021 · Modified: Mar 28, 2023 by Nicole B.

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5 minutes

This creamy and spicy dipping sauce for tilapia is flavored with fresh basil and diced jalapeno pepper. It has a delicious summery freshness, great flavor and comes together in minutes. Serve it with breaded and fried tilapia bites for a quick and easy summer meal.

For another great sauce for fried fish, also check out this tartar sauce with sour cream!

Breaded and fried fish bites with dipping sauce in a bowl.
This dipping sauce for breaded fried fish is easy to make and full of fresh flavor.
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Why make this recipe?

A nicely punchy dipping sauce is one of the best ways to turn a tilapia fillet into a delicious meal, in my opinion. This fresh, spicy and lemony sauce works perfectly with breaded and fried fish bites and takes almost no work or time to make.

Ingredients needed:

Fried fish dipping sauce ingredients on a table.
You need sour cream, mayonnaise, basil, garlic, jalapeno and lemon juice for this recipe.

How to make it:

Dipping sauce ingredients being whisked together in a bowl.

Finely dice jalapeno pepper, then add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.

Frequently asked questions:

How should I serve the sauce?

I recommend serving this sauce with breaded and fried tilapia bites. Here’s how to make 2 servings of tilapia bites:
• Cut 2 raw tilapia fillets into bite-sized chunks.
• Beat 1 egg in a shallow dish and pour 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs into a second shallow dish.
• Dip the tilapia bites in the egg and then in the bread crumbs.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pan, then fry the fish bites on both sides until golden-brown on the outside and flaky on the inside.
• Dip each tilapia bite in the sauce.

How should I store the sauce?

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.

How spicy is this dipping sauce?

The level of spiciness of this sauce is determined by the jalapeno pepper. The less ribs and seeds you remove, the spicier the sauce will be.

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Breaded and fried fish bites with dipping sauce in a bowl.

Dipping Sauce for Tilapia

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This fresh and spicy dipping sauce for tilapia is full of flavor and comes together in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Condiments and Sauces
Cuisine American, French
Servings 2
Calories (estimated) 259 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife and cutting board
  • garlic press (optional)
  • citrus juicer
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients:
  

  • ½ jalapeno pepper, most of the ribs and seeds removed*
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons full-fat sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil (you need about 20 medium/large leaves or an equivalent amount for that)
  • 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions:
 

  • Finely dice the jalapeno pepper half (this should yield about 2 tablespoons).
  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.
  • Season to taste with a pinch of salt.
  • Serve with breaded and fried tilapia bites.

Notes:

*For a spicier sauce, leave some of the seeds and ribs in.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 15.4gProtein: 1.2gFat: 22.2gSaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gCalcium: 30mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: dipping sauce for breaded fried tilapia, dipping sauce for fried fish, dipping sauce for tilapia

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