Crispy Panko-Crusted Tilapia Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, zested
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or more to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tilapia fillets
• canola oil, or more as needed

Instructions

1. Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and a third with bread crumbs, cilantro, lime zest, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
2. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Coat each fillet in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, ensuring both sides are covered, then dredge in the bread crumb mixture. Repeat with the remaining fillets.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the fillets until the crust is golden brown and the fish is easy to lift with a spatula, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition

• Calories: 503 kcal
• Fat Content: 14 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 341 mg
• Protein Content: 37 g
• Cholesterol Content: 181 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 65 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g