Tilapia are a fast growing, freshwater fish that are stocked in many ponds and lakes by state game and fish agencies. Most grocery stores carry tilapia fillets in the frozen food section and many carry fresh, whole tilapia in the fresh fish section of the store. Tilapia can be cooked in a variety of ways from the oven, to the skillet to the grill. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
Beer Batter Tilapia
1. Thaw the tilapia fillets, if frozen. Rinse in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Mix 2 tbsp. each of lemon juice, chopped parsley, and olive oil, 2 egg yolks, 4 oz. of beer and 1/2 cup of flour in a shallow mixing bowl. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Pour 1 cup of cooking oil in a heavy skillet and heat over medium high heat.
4. Dredge the tilapia fillets in the beer batter and lay carefully into the hot oil.
5. Fry until golden brown on one side, flip and fry on the other side until the fish is fully cooked and golden. The fish will easily break and flake with a fork when fully cooked.
6. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
Broiled Tilapia
7. Lay the tilapia fillets in a single layer on a broiler pan.
8. Sprinkle 2 tbsp. of lemon juice over the fillets.
9. Brush each fillet with melted butter and add salt and pepper to taste. Or use lemon pepper as a seasoning.
10. Arrange your top oven rack to the highest rack level in the oven.
11. Broil the fillets for 3 to 5 minutes.
12. Remove from the oven and turn the fillets over. Brush with butter and add seasonings. Return to the boiler and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
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