Andrea's Pan-Seared Tilapia
When, a few years ago, I heard that tilapia is a bottom-feeder fish I have eliminated it from my diet. I mean eww, right? Last week my daughter made this recipe for dinner at her house and all of a sudden I like this funny creature who subsists on the primordial ooze. Okay, when I put it that way it still sounds gross.
But you must trust me that this pan-seared tilapia is really good! I'll give you two valid reasons (in case you're not a tilapia lover):
- Well, I already covered that above - I'm eating it again.
- I'm posting my daughter's recipe despite her culinary skills and the fact that I could risk my good reputation, lol.
If you've been reading my posts you'll remember that she left the nest without any knowledge necessary to make a decent meal. Remember the time she made eggs on toast and said they slid right off? That's because she didn't cook them first and claimed the recipe didn't instruct her to do so.
I know, she'll kill me for repeating this story but it never gets old, ha! I can't wait to tell it to my grandkids one day especially that my granddaughter Ava is already better in the kitchen (at the age of two) than Andrea was when she left the house. It's all fun, though.
Now, my daughter makes meals such as this tilapia and I'm asking HER for the recipes! So proud of the healthy choices she makes for her and her family. I benefit a great deal too, like having access to essential oils that she swears by. I loved it in this lemon lavender martini.
Andrea's Pan-Seared Tilapia Recipe
Ingredients:
Serves 4-6
- 8 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
- Rinse and pat dry tilapia fillets.
- In a shallow dish, mix all ingredients except oil; gently press each fillet into the flour mixture to coat. Shake off the excess flour.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the tilapia until golden brown in color and it flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.
Andrea’s Pan-Seared Tilapia
Ingredients
- 8 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry tilapia fillets.
- In a shallow dish, mix all ingredients except oil; gently press each fillet into the flour mixture to coat. Shake off the excess flour.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the tilapia until golden brown in color and it flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.
Bottom-feeder or not, I love tilapia! I actually haven't had it in awhile, but I think it's time to put it on the menu, and give your recipe a try! Thanks so much for sharing this week at Talented Tuesdays!
Thank you, sweetie! I'm quite a fan of this one.
This looks so incredible! I'm always so amazed by your talent. Pinned and tweeted. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm and party with us! It is so super fun to see what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls
You're too sweet. Thank you!
Looks amazing!!! Thanks for sharing at Waiting on...Wednesday! Hope to see you back Wednesday!
Holly
http://www.iwillservewhileiwait.blogspot.com
I wouldn't miss waiting with you on...Wednesday 😀
This was my dinner last night, how funny. pan seared tilapia with asparagus. Delicious even though it is a bottom feeder. #cityoflinks
Ha, that is funny, Shonda! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
My husband and I love tilapia! I never knew that they are bottom-feeders, but that's ok. I'm not prejudice :p
This is a good lookin' recipe! Thanks for sharing. It's funny, my hubby and I are actually having tilapia tonight. lol.
Found you through the "While I'm Waiting" link-up.
Kristin // The Peculiar Treasure
athisfeetdaily.blogspot.com
You made me giggle, Kristin. Well, I'm a convert now, lol. Enjoy your tilapia tonight and thanks for visiting 🙂
I love Tilapia and I never really knew they were a bottom feeder but they are so sweet and delicious or so I remember as it has been 7 years since i have eaten this back in the States. Just gorgeous photos you have taken and really simple recipe so I am all about that. Pinning!
Thanks, Bam! When are you coming back to the States or are you permanently in Hong Kong? Hugs and have a great week!
We have one more year in HK and then will need to wait and see...
That'll go by fast 🙂
Great photos, I love asparagus !!
Thank you, Leovi! 🙂
We love pan seared fish this looks yummy xo
Yeah, it's our new favorite too! xo
This looks great. I usually bake the fish but this looks even better. Way to go to your daughter.
Thanks, Michelle! I usually bake the fish too but it's always good to switch things up 🙂