Spicy Tilapia and Feta Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 1” cubes
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the tilapia cubes, feta cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well-combined.
2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour and breadcrumbs. Mix until well-combined.
3. Form the tilapia mixture into 8 patties and dredge each patty in the flour-breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve the patties warm with your favorite side dish.

Interesting Facts

• Tilapia is a mild-flavored, low-calorie source of protein.
• Feta cheese is a Greek cheese made from sheep’s milk.
• Parsley is a common herb used to flavor many dishes.
• Cayenne pepper is a type of chili pepper that adds a lot of spice.