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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Pan Fried Fish

This is an easy, healthy weeknight meal.

Software:
- Tilapia filets - I use individually wrapped and frozen - defrost before using
- Flour for dusting
- Kosher Salt, Pepper and other seasonings if you like

  1. Put a 12 inch nonstick skillet on medium high heat with some fat (veg oil, olive oil, and/or butter)
  2. Pat dry your filets and season with salt and pepper - you can also season with other herbs and spices if you want (for example I'll sometimes use a pinch of cayenne). Let this stand for a couple minutes.
  3. In a shallow dish put some flour (I use whole wheat but you can use AP flour)
  4. Put each filet in the dish and shake/flip to coat. Pick up and shake off excess.
  5. Place filets in pan and cook for 2-4 minutes until it becomes opaque partly up the sides and the bottoms are starting to brown
  6. Flip filets and cook for another 2 minutes until cooked through and browned some on the bottom
If cooking batches place the first batch in a 200 degree oven.
These are great on fish tacos, sandwiches, or plain with some tartar sauce.

Yum!