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    • Crispy Breaded Tilapia With Classic Tartar Sauce

    Mark Sharron
    Easy
    20 minutes
    4
    There's nothing better than fried fish! That's especially true if the finished result is a golden brown fish filet with a crispy, crunchy crust and a tender and flaky inside. This gets more delicious if served with a classic tartar sauce for dipping.
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    Ingredients

    • 4 skinless tilapia fillets
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
    • 2 tablespoons sweet/dill pickle relish
    • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
    • 1 tablespoon chopped capers
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • Vegetable oil for the pan
    • 1 large lemon, cut into wedges

    Method

    • How to Make Crispy Breaded Tilapia With Classic Tartar Sauce
    • Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and ground black pepper
    • Place flour in a shallow dish
    • Crack eggs into a second shallow dish and beat until smooth
    • Place fresh white breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish
    • Dredge each tilapia fillet in flour, coating both sides evenly
    • Dip floured fillets into beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off
    • Press egged fillets into breadcrumbs, coating thoroughly and pressing to adhere
    • Set breaded fillets aside on a plate
    • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced red onion, sweet/dill pickle relish, minced parsley, chopped capers, and fresh lemon juice to make tartar sauce
    • Stir tartar sauce ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate until serving
    • Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (use enough oil to cover the pan bottom)
    • Once oil is shimmering but not smoking, add breaded tilapia fillets to the skillet in a single layer
    • Cook fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown and crispy and fish flakes easily with a fork
    • Transfer cooked fillets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil
    • Arrange cooked tilapia fillets on serving plates
    • Serve immediately with classic tartar sauce on the side and lemon wedges for squeezing
    • For an elegant touch, garnish with extra minced parsley and a sprinkle of pepper
    • Recommended serving: Accompany with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables for balance