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Tilapia Fillets
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Pan Fried Tilapia with Almonds

Servings 2 People

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pkg Coleson's Catch Tilapia Fillets thawed
  • olive oil
  • Lemon Juice
  • Ground Cumin
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Almonds

Instructions

  • Generously coat skillet with olive oil.  Heat over medium heat. 
  • Add the Tilapia so that each piece is flat in the pan (uncovered).
  • Squeeze lemon juice evenly over Tilapia Fillets.  Shake salt and pepper as desired over each piece. 
  • Shake cumin so that each piece is evenly coated.  Cook 4 minutes and then flip each fillet. 
  • Repeat lemon juice, salt & pepper and cumin. 
  • When Tilapia is cooked through, each side should be white and flaky. 
  • With two minutes left, add sliced almonds as desired over each piece. 
  • Place the lid on the skillet (should be the size that covers all of the Tilapia). 
  • Let steam for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Uncover and with a spatula, transfer to plates.

Notes

Serve with rice, a vegetable and/or salad.
Additional Comments:
Recipe of Karyn Racov at Camp Foster in the Far East. 2nd Prize Winner Coleson's Catch Seafood Recipe Contest 2006.