Cast Iron Tilapia

By Randy

great flavor...it will make a fish lover out of anyone!!!

Ingredients

• 4 Tilapia fillets
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp of dried parsley
• Old Bay seasoning
• 1/8 tsp curry powder
• olive oil
• butter
• white wine, vinegar, or beer

Preparation

Step 1

Wash the tilapia fillets. Soak the tilapia fillets in cold water with a splash of vinegar, wine or beer for 15 minutes. Pat dry and season with Old Bay. Coat the tilapia in olive oil.

2
Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley in a small shallow bowl.

3
Place cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add about 2 tbsps of olive oil, 1 tbsp of butter, and 1/8 tsp of curry powder. Heat until butter is melted and oil is hot. Make sure the mixture coats the bottom of the skillet.

4
Set oven to broil. Dip the oiled and seasoned tilapia in the bread crumb mixture. Place in heated skillet. Allow tilapia to cook for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Use spatula or tongs to turn and allow to brown on the other side.

5
Place the skillet in the oven and broil for about 5 minutes. Watch the tilapia carefully as some ovens broil faster or slower than others.