Tilapia, crusted with a delicious almond, panko, and Parmesan cheese breading and pan-fried, is delicious served with garlic mashed potatoes, or on a toasted bun with cheese and tartar sauce.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lemon pepper panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 (6 ounce) tilapia filets
- 3 tablespoons butter
Steps
- In a blender or food processor, combine panko, Parmesan cheese, and almonds. Process until roughly ground; place into a shallow dish and set aside. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with a fork; set aside. Combine flour, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Lightly coat tilapia filets with flour mixture. Dip tilapia in egg, then press into panko mixture.
- Add fish to heated skillet; cook until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, approximately 3 minutes per side. Transfer tilapia to a platter and serve.
