Crispy Tilapia
Elevate your seafood dinner game with this irresistibly *Crispy Tilapia* recipe! Featuring tender tilapia fillets coated in a golden breadcrumb crust enriched with Parmesan cheese and seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and a hint of black pepper, this dish is all about flavor and crunch. Prepared in just 25 minutes from start to finish, it's the perfect quick and easy meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The key to achieving that signature crunch lies in using Panko breadcrumbs and shallow frying the fish to crispy perfection. Serve this delectable tilapia with zesty lemon wedges, creamy tartar sauce, or pair it with sides like a fresh garden salad or buttery roasted vegetables for a satisfying and well-balanced meal. Perfectly crispy, flavorful, and versatile, this tilapia recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
Instructions
Pat dry the tilapia fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, add the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the third bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Coat each tilapia fillet in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip into the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off, and then press into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking by testing a small breadcrumb – it should sizzle when dropped into the oil.
Place the breaded tilapia fillets into the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the coating is golden brown and crispy, and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Transfer the cooked fillets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or your choice of sides such as a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.9 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 623 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 3422 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.5 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 139.8 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1861 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
