quick and easy tilapia fillets breaded Flaky on the inside and crispy on the outside, this tilapia will be your favorite fish dinner!
Tilapia recipe .
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
NGREDIENTS
- 1-1.5 lbs whole fish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup corn starch
INSTRUCTIONS
- Clean the fish thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Cut a few diagonal slits into the fish on both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, turmeric, , garlic and red pepper flakes (optional).
- Rub mixture onto the fish liberally, including in-between slits and in the cavity. Dust the fish with a light layer of corn starch.
- Using a non-stick skillet with a lid, heat vegetable oil on medium-low. Add fish and cover the skillet with a lid. Fry for about 5 minutes on low, covered. The lid will trap the heat and help cook the fish through. Watch out for oil splatters. Cooking on low will prevent burning the garlic and lemongrass. Yes, fish won’t be crispy with a covered lid, but we will make it crispy towards the end.
- Flip the fish and cook the other side on low with a covered lid for another 5 minutes.
- Now remove the lid and slightly turn up the heat to medium high. The high heat will crisp up the skin. Fry for 1-2 minutes. Flip and fry the other side for 1-2 minutes until crispy.
- Transfer fish to a plate-lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve with steamed rice, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh lettuce and an optional side enjoy .
