Pan Fried Tilapia Recipe

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4.5

291 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    325 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pan Fried Tilapia Recipe

Meet the simplest, yet finest way to cook tilapia. This pan-fried fish is covered in a flavorful 4-spice dry rub and fried to perfection. It’s simply ah-mazing!

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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 lbs tilapia fillets
  • 1/4 cup oil avocado or olive
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Instructions

  1. In a medium size plate or any shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat a frying pan with enough oil to cover the the bottom of the pan.
  3. Pat dry the fish with a paper towel. Dip both sides of the tilapia into the seasoned flour.
  4. Fry on both sides until crispy golden brown. Repeat by adding a bit more oil to the pan between each set of fish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 1282mg (53%) Potassium 728mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 576IU (12%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 1282mg 53%
Potassium 728mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 576IU 12%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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