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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
10 minutes
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Serves
3
Author Notes
Breaded tilapia filets topped with a tasty topping of corn, butter, lime, garlic, and cilantro. Super fast, easy, and delicious! —Dash of Amy
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Ingredients
- Breaded Fish
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3-4
tilapia filets
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1/3 cup
flour
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1
egg
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2 teaspoons
half and half or milk
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1/2-3/4 cups
Italian bread crumbs (Panko)
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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2 tablespoons
butter
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/4 teaspoon
pepper
- Corn Topping
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2 tablespoons
butter
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2
garlic cloves, minced
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1
can corn, strained
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1
lime juiced
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 teaspoon
pepper
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1
bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Directions
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For the fish, use 3 plates or pie dishes and put flour on one, beaten egg and half and half on another, and then bread crumbs on one.
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Coat the fish on both sides very well with flour first, then egg, then bread crumbs.
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Heat a deep skillet over medium heat, and add olive oil and 2 tbsp butter.
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Add the fish, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Cook until golden and flaky, about 3-4 minutes one each side.
Transfer to a plate.
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In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter and crush the garlic into it, mix.
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Add the corn, lime juice, salt, and pepper; mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
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Stir in the fresh cilantro.
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Serve the corn mixture over the cooked fish.
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