TEX MEX TILAPIA

Tex Mex Tilapia image

Provided by Robert Thomas

Categories Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tsp dried oregano leaves
3/4 tsp salt-free spicely mexican spice mixture
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 lb tilapia filets, thawed
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 egg, beaten
flour, for dredging

Steps:

1. Combine the first four (4) spices and spread on a plate. Lightly beat egg in a bowl. sprinkle some flour on a plate. Arrange in order: flour, egg and spice.
2. Dry the filets, then dredge in flour until uniformly covered. Dip the filets in bowl of beaten egg, then press them onto the spice mixture. Place them on a cooling rack to allow the egg to harden up a bit
3. put two (2) tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet on medium heat. Cook three to five minutes on each side until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with steamed Haricot Verts or cottage fries.