How to Make Panko-Crusted Tilapia - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and easy seafood dish that is sure to impress? Look no further than this Panko-Crusted Tilapia recipe. This dish is not only delicious, but it is also simple to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The crispy panko crust adds a satisfying crunch to the tender and flaky tilapia, making it a favorite among both seafood lovers and picky eaters alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • canola oil, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 fillets

  • Put flour and eggs into 2 separate dishes. Combine bread crumbs, cilantro, lime zest, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a third dish.
  • Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Put 1 fillet in flour, coat both sides, and gently shake off excess. Dip into eggs, turning once, then dredge in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Repeat with remaining fillets.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place fillets in the skillet and cook until crust is golden and fish is easy to lift with a spatula, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until fish flakes easily with a fork, another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    503 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 181mg
    • Sodium: 341mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 577mg