---
title: Fried Tilapia Sandwiches
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/fried-tilapia-sandwiches-5c50ab21e3f33906da285508
"prep time": 10 minutes
"cook time": 10 minutes
"time required": 20 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
  - Fish
tags:
  - Spicy
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 3800
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 880
  protein: 40
  fat: 53
  "saturated fat": 18
  carbohydrates: 60
  sugar: 13
  fiber: 3
  cholesterol: 160
  sodium: 890
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/American%20Recipes/Sandwiches/fried-tilapia-sandwiches.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce. Thinly slice @persian cucumber{2%unit} on a diagonal. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}. In a #medium bowl{}, combine scallions, cucumber, @shredded red cabbage{8%oz}, @white wine vinegar{10%tsp}, @sugar{2%tsp} (use 1 tsp), and a large drizzle of @olive oil{4%tsp}. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}.

Halve @brioche buns{4%unit}. Melt @butter{2%tbsp} (1 TBSP) in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat (use a nonstick pan if you have one). Add buns cut sides down and toast until golden, ~{3%minutes}. Set aside.

While buns toast, in a #shallow dish{}, combine @panko breadcrumbs{1%cup}, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tsp @fry seasoning{2%tbsp} (save the last teaspoon for step 5). Brush 2 TBSP @sour cream{12%tbsp} (1 packet) onto @tilapia{22%oz}, coating all over. Season with salt and pepper. Dip each fillet in panko mixture, coating all over and pressing to adhere.

Heat a 1/4-inch layer of @vegetable oil{} in pan used for buns over medium-high heat. Add tilapia and cook until panko is golden and fish is cooked through, ~{4%minutes} per side.

In a #small bowl{}, combine remaining sour cream, remaining Fry Seasoning, and half the @hot sauce{4%tsp}. Season with salt and pepper.

Cut tilapia into 3-inch pieces. Spread sauce onto cut sides of buns. Fill buns with tilapia and a bit of slaw. (TIP: If there's more fish than will fit, serve it on the side.) Drizzle with remaining hot sauce to taste. Divide between plates and serve with remaining slaw on the side.