crispy honey lime tilapia

Anderson, SC
Updated on Apr 19, 2013

we love fish and we have it pretty often this recipe is the best

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - fresh or thawed talapia filets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
  • - additional honey and lime zest mixed for drizzling

How To Make crispy honey lime tilapia

  • Step 1
    60 minutes before cooking season tilapia filets with salt and pepper then lay in a baking dish or into a large ziplock bag.
  • Step 2
    In a bowl combine olive oil, honey, lime juice, zest, crushed garlic and whisk until combined.
  • Step 3
    Pour over tilapia and let marinate for an hour. Add flour a bit more salt, pepper and lime zest to a bowl and set aside.
  • Step 4
    Heat a cast iron or a nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil.
  • Step 5
    Dredge each piece tilapia through the flour until you have a very light coating.
  • Step 6
    Make sure the pan is hot. Add tilapia to the oil and cook until flaky and crispy on each side about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Step 7
    Remove tilapia from pan and let drain on a paper towel for a few minutes. Serve with an additional drizzle of lime and honey.

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