Cornflake Crusted Fried Tilapia
Tasty gluten free fried tilapia fish
Servings: 4
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
- 4 4-ounce Tilapia fillets 4 ounces each, thawed
- ½ cup liquid egg
- 1 cup Corn Flake crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Penzeys Spices Old World Seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Enough vegetable or olive oil to cover the skillet ¼ to ½ inch deep about ½ cup
Instructions
- Heat the oil in the skillet over medium high heat until a drop of water sizzles on the surface.
- Dip the Tilapia fillet one at a time first in the liquid egg, then in the corn flake crumb mixture, being sure that it is well coated all over.
- Place the fillet in the hot skillet.
- Repeat until all fillets are sizzling away.
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Cook the first side about 3 to 4 minutes until the coating is crisp.
- Turn the tilapia filets over and cook on the second side for another 3 to 4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet.
- Remove to a paper-towel covered platter. The paper towel absorbs the excess oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1306IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 18mg