Simply Prepared, Pan Fried Tilapia

This dish is for all you fish lovers out there. Wait till you see how easy it is to create such a light, flaky but extremely tasty plate of Simply Prepared, Pan Fried Tilapia. You will absolutely be amazed at the flavor once it hits your mouth!!

INGREDIENTS

4 tilapia Fillets

1 lemon

1 egg

1 cup of oil (used corn oil for this recipe)

1 cup of self-rising flour

3 tsp seasoning salt

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp granulated sugar

¾ cup of milk

DIRECTIONS

*start by placing a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.

*add one cup of oil to skillet and heat up to 340 degrees Fahrenheit

*next pour milk into a large dish

*add egg to milk and whisk until incorporated well

*place tilapia fillets into egg/milk mixture allowing resting for five minutes

*put flour into a large mixing bowl and season with seasoning salt, garlic powder, sugar and black pepper. Mix well with a whisk or fork

*place a couple of fillets at a time into the seasoned flour making sure to coat well. Remove fillets and shake gently to remove excess flour

*once all tilapia fillets are breaded and oil has heated to 340 degrees, place them in your skillet.

*depending on the size of your fillets it should take approximate 6-8 minutes per side or even longer depending on your desired doneness

*remove tilapia fillets from oil and place on a rack preferably but if you have no rack, place fish onto large plate covered with paper towels or even news paper

*garnish fish with lemon slices, serve and enjoy