Gatorbek's Breaded and Fried Tilapia

The spicy breading gives this dish a kick without overpowering the mild tilapia flavor. Excellent with a good remoulade sauce!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  medium  tilapia fillets
• 2  eggs
• 2  tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1  cup  breadcrumbs
• 1  tablespoon onion powder
• 2  teaspoons dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon  Old Bay Seasoning
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil (or frying oil of choice)
• 1  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. In a pie plate, lightly beat eggs with mayonnaise.
2. Combine dry ingredients (bread crumbs, onion powder, mustard, cayenne, garlic powder, Old Bay, and S&P) in another pie plate.
3. Over medium-high heat, heat oil and butter in a large, heavy skillet.
4. Dip fish in egg mixture, then dredge through bread crumbs.
5. Place in hot oil and fry until done, 2-3 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
6. Serve immediately.