Pan-Seared Tilapia

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb tilapia fillet
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil, for pan (about 2 tblspns)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat broiler.
  2. 2
    Mix Bread crumbs with parsley and basil.
  3. 3
    Heat skillet to med-high heat.
  4. 4
    While pan is heating ,salt and pepper filets on both sides and dip in olive oil and gently shake off excess. Dip into breadcrumbs and set aside.
  5. 5
    Heat remaining oil in pan until just starting smoke and add filets.
  6. 6
    Sear 2-5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness of filets (2 mins each side for thinner filets, 4 mins for thicker cut.).
  7. 7
    Slide filets into broiler pan and broil 3 minutes more until cooked through.
  8. 8
    Serve immediately.

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