Best 10 Kellys Pan Fried Tilapia Recipes

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Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish that is a great option for pan-frying. Its delicate taste allows it to pair well with a variety of seasonings and sauces, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. When pan-fried, tilapia develops a crispy outer layer while remaining moist and flaky on the inside. This cooking method is quick and easy, making it a great option for busy weeknight meals. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can create a delicious and satisfying pan-fried tilapia dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PAN-FRIED TILAPIA



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Easy stove-top preparation for tilapia.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon parsley flakes
1 pinch lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste
1 pound tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, basil, parsley, and lemon-pepper seasoning. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tilapia fillets and increase heat to medium-high.
  • Cook tilapia until opaque and easily flaked with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Adjust temperature if it browns too quickly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 56.9 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 268.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PAN FRIED SEASONED TILAPIA



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Deliciously seasoned tilapia (white fish) dish. I threw this together, and the whole family including the kids devoured it and wanted more! Fast and easy dish.

Provided by a_goddess

Categories     High Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter (for frying)
4 -6 tilapia fillets, frozen

Steps:

  • Thaw frozen fillets in the package, in a bowl of warm water or sink for approx 10 minute Meanwhile combine spices in a bowl. Dip thawed Tilapia in spices and pan fry in butter on medium for approx 5 min each side. Enjoy!

PAN FRIED TILAPIA



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Make and share this Pan Fried Tilapia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cattleships

Categories     Tilapia

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil (good quality extra virgin)
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon sweet relish
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Warm up olive oil in a 10" or 12" skillet.
  • Mix the corn meal and Old Bay seasoning thoroughly, then spread out on a platter.
  • Coat tilapia fillets lightly, but thoroughly with corn meal and Old Bay mixture.
  • Lay coated fillets in hot olive oil (medium-medium high heat) and cook until golden on the bottom, then turn fillets over and repeat.
  • Do not overcook the fish--it's easy to do.
  • While fillets are cooking, combine Miracle Whip, sweet relish, and lemon juice and stir until well blended, then serve with the fish.
  • It's quick, easy, and doesn't require a lot of cleanup.
  • Steamed carrots or broccoli and some form of potatoes go well with this.

PAN FRIED TILAPIA



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds fresh tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a shallow baking dish combine flour, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. Add the tilapia and lightly coat each side.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shake off any excess seasoned flour and place in the skillet. Brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place tilapia on a baking sheet that is lined with a paper grocery bag or paper towels and keep warm in the oven while you prepare the sauce.
  • Turn down the heat to the pan the tilapia was cooked to low and add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic, lemon juice and parsley and saute for 2 minutes. Place the fillets on serving plates or a platter, top with the sauce and serve.

PAN FRIED CAJUN TILAPIA



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This becomes a nice tender juicy fish and the breading mixture is excellent mix for this kind of fish. Most fish fillets will work but for this one tilapia works best. Works well with fresh cut fries or garlic and onion rice.

Provided by bggio

Categories     Cajun

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tilapia fillets
1/4 cup sunflower oil
2 eggs
1/2 lemon, juice of
4 tablespoons pancake mix or 4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning (I use Paul Prudhomme seafood mix Optional)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Steps:

  • blend the eggs with the lemon juice.
  • blend the herbs spices and pancake mix with the bread crumbs
  • dredge the fish in egg mixture.
  • then coat with bread crumb mixture completely.
  • heat enough oil in pan to fry in stainless steel pan.
  • Fry for approx 3 minutes per side on medium high heat.
  • you can play with the volume of bread to herb to flour/pancake ratio to get your desired favourite.

PAN-SEARED TILAPIA



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This pan-seared tilapia dish is a delicious and easy way to prepare seafood! Great for a quick weeknight meal accompanied with fresh veggies. Try this healthy dish full of flavor and nutrition!

Provided by AppleChef

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Rinse tilapia fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow dish; gently press each fillet into the flour to coat and shake off the excess flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the tilapia in the hot oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Brush the melted butter onto the tilapia in the last minute before removing from the skillet. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 50.9 mg

EASY PAN-FRIED TILAPIA



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Easy pan-fried tilapia, lightly breaded and quickly fried in an equal amount of butter and olive oil. Then topped with a wine sauce and garnished with capers.

Provided by RhondaR

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets, or more to taste
1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup white cooking wine, or more as needed
¼ cup capers

Steps:

  • Dry tilapia fillets and cut each in half. Season each fillet with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge in flour to coat, shaking off excess.
  • Melt butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry fish quickly, working in batches if needed, until edges appear white, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until easily flaked with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  • Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour white wine into the pan, reduce heat, and let simmer until reduced by about half, 5 to 7 minutes. Drizzle sauce over fish before serving and garnish with capers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 425.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

TANGY PAN FRIED TILAPIA



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I don't remember where I got this recipe from but is is lower cal that most. You can also bake but the crust is much better when you pan-fry.

Provided by Caz320

Categories     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb tilapia fillet
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Coat Tilapia fillets in Dijon mustard.
  • Then dip in panko to coat.
  • Heat oil in skillet on med/high - I try to use as little as I can get away with.
  • Pan Fry fillets until golden brown on both sides.
  • Try to turn fillets only once since Tilapia is delicate and can fall apart.
  • Season with salt and pepper while still hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.8, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 483.4, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 28.7

GATORBEK'S BREADED AND FRIED TILAPIA



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The spicy breading gives this dish a kick without overpowering the mild tilapia flavor. Excellent with a good remoulade sauce!

Provided by Gatorbek

Categories     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium tilapia fillets
2 eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
salt and pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil (or frying oil of choice)
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a pie plate, lightly beat eggs with mayonnaise.
  • Combine dry ingredients (bread crumbs, onion powder, mustard, cayenne, garlic powder, Old Bay, and S&P) in another pie plate.
  • Over medium-high heat, heat oil and butter in a large, heavy skillet.
  • Dip fish in egg mixture, then dredge through bread crumbs.
  • Place in hot oil and fry until done, 2-3 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.3, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 165, Sodium 378.6, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 32.8

PANKO-CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Enjoy this easy and delicious breaded tilapia dish with brown rice and mango salsa. Would also be great for fish tacos!

Provided by EAMJM

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 502.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 180.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 341.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • When choosing tilapia fillets, look for ones that are firm and have a mild, fresh smell.
  • Before cooking, pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Season the tilapia fillets generously with salt and pepper, or your favorite seasonings.
  • Use a non-stick skillet or lightly grease a regular skillet with cooking spray to prevent the tilapia from sticking.
  • Cook the tilapia fillets over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and flaky.
  • Serve the tilapia fillets immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Pan-fried tilapia is a quick, easy, and delicious way to prepare this versatile fish. Whether you are new to cooking or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give pan-fried tilapia a try!

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