CRISPY TILAPIA

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Crispy! Serve with tartar sauce. You can cut into small pieces before breading so the kids can eat like nuggets. You can also deep fry! Stays crispy for packing in a lunch or picnic! A major importance in artisanal fishing in Africa and the Levant, and are of increasing importance in aquaculture around the world.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs tilapia fillets, about 10
1/3 cup flour, for dusting fish
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
canola oil, to cover bottom of large pan

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper fish.
  • Dust fillets with 1/3 cup of flour.
  • Mix egg with buttermilk in one bowl.
  • Mix flour, corn meal, baking soda and baking powder, Old Bay in another bowl.
  • Dip all floured fish into egg then flour mixture.
  • Heat oil medium-high in large pan.
  • Fry, turning after 2 minutes on each side.
  • Salt as soon as you take out of pan.
  • Should be done in three batches.

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