Natalie's Cajun-Seasoned Pan-Fried Tilapia |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Flavor budget-friendly tilapia fillets with Cajun (or Creole) seasoning, dredge in flour and cornmeal, and pan fry for a quick-cooking weeknight meal. Ingredients:
4 (4- to 6-oz.) tilapia fillets |
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning |
3 tablespoons self-rising flour |
1/2 cup plain yellow cornmeal |
1 tablespoon butter |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
lemon (optional) |
garnish: fresh parsley sprig |
Directions:
1. Sprinkle fillets with 1 tsp. seasoning. Combine remaining seasoning, flour, and cornmeal. Dredge fillets in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
2. Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add fillets, and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork. Squeeze juice from lemon over fillets, and garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
3. *Creole seasoning may be substituted.
4. Cajun-Seasoned Pan-Fried Chicken Breasts: Substitute 4 (8-oz.) skinned and boned chicken breasts for tilapia. Proceed with recipe as directed, cooking 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until done. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 16 min.
5. Cajun-Seasoned Pan-Fried Pork Chops: Substitute 4 (8-oz.) bone-in center-cut pork chops for tilapia. Proceed with recipe as directed, cooking 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until done. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 16 min.
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