Tilapia fillet in flour in a frying pan

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 25 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to fry tilapia fillets in flour in a frying pan? Nothing could be easier! Even a novice housewife can handle this recipe. Prepare the necessary ingredients according to the list. For frying fish, use refined sunflower oil or special olive oil for frying.

2. STEP 2

   

   Wash the tilapia and dry it. If you have large enough fillets, you can cut each one in half lengthwise. But my fish was already small, so I cooked it whole. I had fresh fish. If you use frozen, defrost it first and squeeze it lightly to remove excess moisture.

3. STEP 3

   

   Rub each piece of fish with salt and pepper on both sides. You can also sprinkle with a mixture of dry fish spices - this will make it tastier and more aromatic. If you use ready-made spice mixtures, be sure to read the ingredients on the package. Often such mixtures already contain salt and pepper, take this into account, otherwise you risk oversalting and peppering the dish. Leave the tilapia to marinate for 10 minutes.

4. STEP 4

   

   Meanwhile, place the flour in a dry plate. You can sift the flour first. Dredge each fillet thoroughly in flour on both sides. Shake off excess flour so it doesn't burn in the pan.

5. STEP 5

   

   Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the tilapia and fry for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.

6. STEP 6

   

   Then turn the fish over to the other side and continue to fry for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.

7. STEP 7

   

   Transfer the finished fish to a plate and serve. Any side dish is suitable - from fresh vegetables to boiled potatoes, cereals or pasta. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Natalia M

13.11.2023

5

Yesterday was fish day for fasting people, and my husband, who really missed fish, ordered me to prepare an appropriate dinner. I've been looking through recipes for a long time. It was necessary that the dish be fishy, ​​but without eggs, sour cream, etc. I decided to fry tilapia fillets in flour in a frying pan, this recipe perfectly meets all the requirements) I also had small fillets, only nine pieces. I defrosted them in cold water, it’s faster and everything unnecessary goes into the water. Then I dried it well with paper towels and sprinkled it with a mixture of salt, black pepper and fish seasoning. Tilapia is very tender, so it is necessary to regulate the amount of salt and spices so as not to oversalt and overwhelm the taste of the fish itself. The fillet was rolled in flour and fried in oil; the fish fries quickly. The results were very tasty, golden “fish”. The fillet is small and thin, so you can pick it up with your hands like pancakes and eat it. The inside of the fish is tender, and the outside has a crispy, appetizing crust. The whole family dined on this delicious fish with a side salad. Maria, thanks for the recipe!