Herb Crusted Tilapia Recipe

Name: Herb Crusted Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -4 tilapia fillets; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon creole seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (your choice); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons canola oil; buttermilk, enough to cover fish

Servings: persons

2 -4 tilapia fillets
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (your choice)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
buttermilk, enough to cover fish

1
Combine all spices/dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2
Cover fish with buttermilk approximately 1 hour prior to cooking.
3
Spread the spice mixture onto a flat plate.
4
Press the fish fillets firmly into the spices, coating both sides.
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Heat the oil until almost smoking in a large heavy skillet.
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(I use a large electric skillet set at 350 deg.
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).
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Cook the fish about 3 minutes on each side for fillets less than 3/4 inch thick.
9
Increase time slightly for thicker fillets.
10
Serve with lemon wedges.
11
We like stone ground grits with our fish in lieu of potatoes.

139

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -4 tilapia fillets, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon creole seasoning, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Herb Crusted Tilapia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Herb Crusted Tilapia

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