Pan-Seared Tilapia

Submitted by nsomniak6

"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."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 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)

directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Mix Bread crumbs with parsley and basil.
3. Heat skillet to med-high heat.
4. 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.
5. Heat remaining oil in pan until just starting smoke and add filets.
6. Sear 2-5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness of filets (2 mins each side for thinner filets, 4 mins for thicker cut.).
7. Slide filets into broiler pan and broil 3 minutes more until cooked through.
8. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[eye_love2cook]

Loved this recipe...I added some parmesan to the bread crumb mixture and served it up with Spanish yellow rice and a salad...YUM!!!

 

[mtblundin]

I made this for my 4 (8 and under) children + hubby and they all LOVED it! Delicious and simple to prepare, thanks!

 

[kflargin]

loved it. I did not have dried parsley but used Italian spices in the plain breadcrumbs. Turned out very well and quite delicious.

 

[Ms B.]

I didn't have any pre-seasoned breadcrumbs on hand, and created my own by combining seasonings to my taste with plain crumbs. The result was a very tasty breading for the fish. However, I think that the cooking directions are for much thicker tilapia fillets than what I have available. Just a couple of minutes on each side in the hot oil was sufficient to cook the fish through. The broiler time would have made my fillets incredibly over-cooked and dry. By omitting the broiler time, I had a flavorful, tender and flaky fish that was perfectly paired with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus.