Herb Crusted Tilapia
A handsome fish dish, freshly crispy, with a gently herbed panko crust.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
Ingredients
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- 1 cup panko
- 1 tbsp basil, fresh chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 24 ounces tilapia fillets ( 4-6 ounces, each)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- If fish is frozen, defrost in refrigerator overnight before cooking.
- If baking, preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Combine panko, parsley, onion powder and minced garlic in small dish
- Lightly beat egg in second shallow dish
- Measure flour into a third shallow dish.
- Put oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- While skillet is coming to temperature, sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper, Dredge each fillet in flour, then egg mixture, then in panko mixture.
- Cook fillets in oil for three to four minutes on each side or until browned and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.