Limoncello Tilapia

This very easy recipe delivers a crispy crusted yet tender piece of tilapia that is coated with a citrussy yet sweet glaze that makes you want to just keep eating more and more.

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

½ tsp Pepper

½ tsp Kosher Salt

½ C All-Purpose Flour

3 TBS Olive Oil

4 Tilapia Fillets *

2 to 3 TBS Lemon Juice

¼ C Limoncello

Chopped Parsley (optional)

 

Directions

1.    Mix the salt, pepper and flour in a shallow dish.

2.    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until it shimmers (350°).

3.    Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels.

4.    Dredge the tilapia filets in the flour mixture and place them in the hot skillet.

5.    Fry the tilapia until they are a light golden brown (~160°), about 5 minutes, then remove them to a serving plate.

6.    Add the lemon juice and the limoncello to the hot frying pan, scraping up any brown bits. Boil until it becomes a thick glaze, about 1 minute.

7.    Pour the glaze over the fish, sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

* Pronto Substitutes – Make it your own!

    Tilapia – Any mild white fish (i.e. flounder) can be substituted

 

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