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Tangy Lemony Pan Sauteed Fish

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5-10m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 16 to 20 ounces tilapia fish fillets (4 to 5 fillets)
  • 1 lemon, thin sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil)
  • EGG MIXTURE
  • 2 large eggs (if using jumbo eggs 1 will work)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • BREADING
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs (Italian)
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Dredge ... Two parts to this. First is the egg mixture. Add the egg, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a pie pan or any shallow dish and mix well. Make sure to beat the eggs completely. The second is the breading. Mix the cayenne in with the bread crumbs and cheese and put in another shallow dish.

  • Step 2: Fish ... Make sure you let your fish warm up a bit. Take them out of the refrigerator to take the chill off before you cook them. Add the oil and butter to a large saute pan (I prefer non-stick if possible) and bring to medium high heat.

  • Step 3: Dredge ... First, dry your fish off with a paper towel. Then dredge each fillet in the egg mixture and then the breading. Make sure to press the fish into the breading so it is covered well.

  • Step 4: Saute ... When the oil is hot, add the fillets and the lemon slices. Cook on the first side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip the fillets and add the lemon slices to the top of the fish. Cook another 4-5 minutes until the second side is golden brown. You want the fish flaky, tender and opaque. They cook very quickly, so keep and eye on them so they don't over cook.

  • Step 5: Serve ... Tarter or remoulade sauce is a great condiment for this dish if you like. ENJOY!


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