Crispy Breaded Herb Tilapia
This crispy breaded herb tilapia has a nice crunchy outside and each bite is packed with flavor. It cooks up quick (under 30 minutes), making this a perfect weeknight dish.
Ingredients
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs see note
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil or 1 tablespoon dried
- 1 teaspoon real salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 4 4-ounce tilapia fillets see note
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
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To a pie pan or large dinner plate, add bread crumbs, chopped parsley or basil, and salt. In a second pie plate or shallow bowl, whisk 1 large egg and milk together.
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Dip each tilapia fillet in egg/milk mixture and then coat in breadcrumb mixture. Set aside on plate.
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Melt butter over medium heat in large 12-inch heavy bottom skillet (I use cast iron). Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring (being careful not to burn).
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Add breaded tilapia loins and cook 4-5 minutes per side. Watch them carefully and turn down heat if they are browning too quickly. Cook until golden brown on both sides and internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F or until fish starts to flake with a fork. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
1. I have used gluten free bread crumbs in this recipe with success. I prefer panko style, but you can use whatever kind you prefer.
2. Fresh fish is always best, but if you do need to go with frozen, I really like the individually frozen tilapia loins from Costco.