Italian Breadcrumb-Crusted Tilapia W/Lemon

Tilapia pan-fried in vegetable oil and lemon juice with crispy Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 5-6
• Yields: 6 fillets

Ingredients

• 1  whole lemon
• 5 -6  tilapia fillets
• 2  cups  Italian breadcrumbs
• 2  cups flour
• 3  tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 2  eggs, mixed well
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 3  tablespoons garlic powder
• 3  tablespoons onion powder
• 3  tablespoons black pepper
• 1  cup  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Separate Italian breadcrumbs, egg/milk, and flour into 3 separate mixing bowls.
2. Combine garlic, onion, pepper, Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
3. Also, add pinches of each spice to the flour.
4. Heat stove top at medium, and add veggie oil and 3 slices of lemon.
5. Place each fillet first in flour mixture, coat well. Followed by the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure to coat well.
6. Add up to two fillets into the oiled frying pan and cook till light brown on either side. Make sure to drain the lemons of juice into the pan.
7. Drain on paper towels over plates before serving.