Description
Savor the crispy goodness of pan fried tilapia, a simple yet flavorful dish that brings restaurant-quality fish to your home. The perfectly golden crust encases tender, flaky fillets, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. With just a squeeze of fresh lemon to enhance its mild flavor, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the fillets in the skillet without overcrowding. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked and flaky.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider seasoning the flour with garlic powder or paprika. - Feel free to swap tilapia for other mild fish like cod or sole. - Pair with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.