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PAN-FRIED TILAPIA

See also: Tilapia Facts

Yield: 6 servings
 

INGREDIENTS

· 2/3 cup cornmeal
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 1/2 teaspoon paprika
· 2 pounds Florida tilapia fillets
· vegetable oil for frying
 

DIRECTIONS

Combine cornmeal, salt and paprika.

Coat fillets with cornmeal mixture.

Pour about 1/8-inch of oil in a heavy skillet and heat to 360 degrees F.

Place fillets in skillet and fry for 4-5 minutes or until brown; turn carefully and cook an additional 4-5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Drain on a paper towel.
 

NUTRITION

Per serving: calories 260, calories from fat 100, total fat 11g, saturated fat 1.5g, cholesterol 75mg, total carbohydrate 12g, protein 29g.
 

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services