Fried Tilapia Basket Recipe

Inspired by The Juicy Seafood Restaurant & Bar | Baton Rouge

Time30m

Serves4

4 pieces of golden fried tilapia, served with your choice of sauce.

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Ingredients

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Fish

4 pieces Tilapia fillets

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 cup Cornmeal

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

2 pieces Eggs

1 cup Milk

2 cups Oil for frying

Sauce (optional)

1 cup Tartar sauce

to taste Hot sauce

Method

Preparation

Prepare the Fish

Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Set Up Breading Station

In one bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.

Frying

Heat the Oil

In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small amount of the flour mixture into it; if it sizzles, it’s ready.

Bread the Fish

Dip each tilapia fillet first into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.

Fry the Fish

Carefully place the breaded fillets in the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serve

Plating

Serve the fried tilapia pieces hot, alongside your choice of tartar sauce and hot sauce for dipping.