Crispy Panko Tilapia with Lime and Cilantro

Name: Crispy Panko Tilapia with Lime and Cilantro
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 whole Canola Oil; 0.25 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 3 whole Eggs; 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro; 0.25 pinch Garlic Powder; 1 whole Lime; 1.5 cups Panko; 0.5 pinch Salt & Pepper; 4 whole Tilapia

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Crispy Panko Tilapia with Lime and Cilantro features a light, crunchy crust that gives way to tender, flaky fish. Bright lime zest and fresh cilantro lift the mild tilapia, while a hint of garlic and cayenne adds warmth. Serve for a quick weeknight dinner or tuck into fish tacos with rice and salsa for a fresh, vibrant meal.

Prep10 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Place the flour and the eggs in two separate dishes. In a third dish, mix the bread crumbs, cilantro, lime zest, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
2

Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Place 1 fillet in the flour, coat both sides, and gently shake off any excess. Dip it into the eggs, turning once, then dredge it in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Repeat with the remaining fillets.
3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fillets to the skillet and cook until the crust is golden and the fish lifts easily with a spatula, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook the other side until the fish flakes easily with a fork, another 3 to 4 minutes.