One from the Heart

Panko-Breaded Tilapia

This recipe from Patsy Hartung would be great for most any whitefish fillet.

4 4 oz. tilapia fillets
4 TB reduced fat mayonnaise
1 tsp. lemon pepper
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. dried rosemary
1/2 Cup panko breadcrumbs
1-2 TB olive oil

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon pepper, thyme and rosemary. Pour the panko breadcrumbs in a wide, shallow bowl. Heat the olive oil in a roomy pan over medium-high heat. Brush the tilapia fillets with the mayonnaise mixture, using a quarter of the mix per fillet, then dip in the breadcrumbs. Gently place in the hot pan and cook the fillets for 3-5 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Shake the pan gently every minute or so to keep the breading from sticking to the pan and getting left behind - it's delicious and you'll want to eat every bit!

Prep. time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 6-10 minutes
Serves: 4

Stories:
Kathy Hartley | John Hearty | Patsy Hartung | Stacey Whiseheart

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