Shelly's Recipe

PARMESAN TILAPIA

Category: Fish and Seafood

2 tilapia fillets
1/2 cup Japanese panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/8 tsp garlic
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup flour
Salt and pepper
Frying oil

Wash tilapia fillets and pat dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.

In a bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes and chopped parsley.

In another bowl, dredge fish in flour and then, in another bowl, dip in beaten egg. Finally, roll in bread crumbs to fully coat.

In a pan, heat enough oil for deep-frying, a round 1-inch high. Fry breaded fish tilapias until golden brown and flakes easily. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dressing of choice. Serves 2

NOTE: As an alternative to deep-frying, lightly brush melted butter on a oven-proof dish, arrange fillets on a single layer, drizzle top with additional melted butter, and bake at 400 until golden brown and flakes easily. You can also pan-fry these tilapia fillets in 3 to 5 tbsp oil, around 3 to 4 minutes on each side.