Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 6 slices white sandwich bread, torn into pieces
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
- Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving
- 5 to 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups baby arugula
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Soak the fish in a bowl with the milk and 2 cups ice, 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the flour with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Lightly beat the eggs in another dish. Pulse the bread, parsley, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until crumbs form, then transfer to a third dish.
One at a time, remove the fillets from the milk and dredge in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the eggs, then coat with the breadcrumbs, gently pressing to coat both sides. Transfer to a large plate.
Line a baking sheet with foil. Heat 2 tablespoons each olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 fillets and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 2 fillets, adding 2 more tablespoons each olive oil and butter. Transfer the fish to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Toss the arugula with the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the fish with the salad and lemon wedges.
Per serving: Calories 526; Fat 23 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 192 mg; Sodium 451 mg; Carbohydrate 34 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 44 g
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By Shopinful Chef
Winter Park, FL
on May 23, 2012
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This is a great fish recipe. I used regular breadcrumbs instead of making the crumbs from scratch. It was a great hit with my husband!
By twistsister
Denver, CO
on February 28, 2012
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This was very good! I used Italian bread crumbs, added the parsley, lemon zest, fresh dill. The fish was moist, the crust was crunchy. Will make again!
By jsock2004_10040000
Stratford, CT
on January 23, 2012
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really good
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