Tilapia Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fish
Coating
Cooking
Garnish
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Tilapia
Start by rinsing the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper. Drizzle lemon juice over the fillets and let them marinate for 15 minutes.
Coating
Mix the Coating
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well to ensure all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Coat the Fillets
Dredge each marinated tilapia fillet in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating to the fish.
Cooking
Cook the Tilapia
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated tilapia fillets to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Avoid overcrowding the pan; you may need to cook in batches.
Serving
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, transfer the tilapia to a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.