Tilapia Frita

Ingredients

• •4 fillets tilapia
• •1 cup all-purpose flour
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• •1/2 teaspoon cumin
• •2 cups vegetable oil
• •2 limes
• •1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• •1 onion, sliced

Directions

1. 1Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. 2Mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin in a shallow bowl.
3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. 4Coat each tilapia fillet evenly in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
5. 5Carefully place fillets in the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
6. 6Transfer fried tilapia to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. 7Serve hot with fresh lime wedges, sliced onion, and cilantro garnish.

💡 Tilapia fillets are thin enough that frying time is brief. Pull them as soon as the crust is golden and the centre flakes, before the fish dries.

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