Enjoy a delicious and crunchy seafood dish with this Crispy Breaded Tilapia recipe. The tender tilapia fillets are coated in a flavorful breading mixture and then pan-fried to perfection. Serve it with a side of tartar sauce or a squeeze of lemon for a delightful twist. This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Get ready to indulge in a crispy and juicy tilapia experience!
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
- In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, flour, salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a separate shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- Dip each tilapia fillet into the beaten eggs, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Transfer the coated fillet to the breadcrumb mixture and press gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to all sides of the fillet.
- Repeat the process for each fillet.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place the breaded tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fillets from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve the Crispy Breaded Tilapia hot with tartar sauce or a squeeze of lemon.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Tilapia is a mild, white fish that is widely popular due to its versatility and affordability.
This recipe can also be made using other types of fish fillets, such as cod or haddock.
Pan-frying the tilapia gives it a crispy texture on the outside while keeping the fish moist and tender on the inside.