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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

When you think of Italian dishes Parmesan crusted tilapia must top your list. Firstly because is delicious, quick and above all easy to make. The main ingredients to make this fish are parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and herbs. It's light, healthy and perfect for lunch or dinner time . 
It can be served with vegetables ,rice, spaghetti whatever you have handy .I served mine with pasta Pomodoro as I had made that, The recipe for the pasta is available on the website. 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 3 shallow containers filled with  
  • A  All purpose flour with 1/2 teaspoon  black pepper and a pinch of  salt 
  • B 1 egg beaten 
  • C Italian bread crumbs with 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese ,1/4 cup grated cheese and 1/4 teaspoon dry basil. 
  • 2 Tilapia filets Oil to shallow fry 

Instructions
 

  • Pat dry the filets. 
    In a pan heat oil to shallow fry 
  • Take the filet and dip in first container to cover it with flour on both sides  
    Shake off the excess flour  
  • Then dip it into the beaten egg to cover both sides
  • Then cover it on both sides with bread crumbs 
  • When the oil is hot shallow fry the filets to a golden brown 
  • Remove on kitchen towel to absorb excessive grease  
    Serve them with pasta ,stir fried vegetables or a side salad. 
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