Description
A delicious and easy seafood dish featuring crispy pan-fried tilapia, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- Tilapia fillets: 4 pieces (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup (about 60 g)
- Cornmeal: 1/2 cup (about 60 g)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (to taste)
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Oil for frying: Enough to cover the bottom of the pan (about 1/4 cup or 60 ml)
Instructions
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry and dredge them in the flour mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the coated tilapia fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil by placing the cooked fillets on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Double-dip the fillets for extra crunch by coating them in beaten egg before the final flour mixture.
- Mix different oils for frying to enhance flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crispy Pan-Fried Tilapia, Seafood, Easy Recipe, Family Dinner