PAN-SEARED TILAPIA

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Quick, easy and quite nice. I usually put the fillets over mashed potatoes and to make it super quick I prepare the frozen mashed potatoes, but of course homemade are much better. I usually side this with sauteed spinach or summer squash.

Provided by nsomniak6

Categories     Tilapia

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb tilapia fillet
4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt
pepper
olive oil, for pan (about 2 tblspns)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Mix Bread crumbs with parsley and basil.
  • Heat skillet to med-high heat.
  • While pan is heating ,salt and pepper filets on both sides and dip in olive oil and gently shake off excess. Dip into breadcrumbs and set aside.
  • Heat remaining oil in pan until just starting smoke and add filets.
  • Sear 2-5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness of filets (2 mins each side for thinner filets, 4 mins for thicker cut.).
  • Slide filets into broiler pan and broil 3 minutes more until cooked through.
  • Serve immediately.

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