Posted:
March 25
Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Tilapia is a great go-to fish because you can always find it at the grocery store! Its mild flavor blends nicely with a wide range of toppings and seasoning, as the Pan-Fried Tilapia demonstrates. This lightly fried recipe is crispy and flaky with a touch of heat and sweetness, perfect for pairing with potatoes or a slaw salad. Pan-Fried Tilapia takes less than half an hour to make so it can become a weeknight favorite in no time!
Ingredients
• 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon onion powder • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets • kosher salt, to taste • freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, dividedDirections
Step 1
Combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl.
Step 2
Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper to your liking.
Step 3
Place each fillet in the flour mixture and dust off any excess.
Step 4
Heat a large skillet over medium heat on the stovetop.
Step 5
Add 1 tablespoon of the oil.
Step 6
Once the oil is hot, cook 2 of the fillets at a time until the exterior is a golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Step 7
Repeat these steps with the other 2 fillets. Serve immediately.
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