Purple Tater Crusted Tilapia

By Sherri Williams
@logansw

I saw an episode on the Food Network not too long ago that caught my eye and tummy! I love fish and I love potatoes, so I just had to make it. This is my twist on that recipe. Cooking with Passion, sw :)

Rating:

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Ingredients

4 (6) oz: tilapia fillets
8 oz: purple potatoes, thinly sliced**i used a mandoline**
2 Tbsp: lard
3 Tbsp: olive oil, extra virgin...divided
1 tsp: everglades seasoning
4 pinch: course black pepper
1/3 c: olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 c: italian parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp: everglades seasoning
: zest of one lemon

Step-By-Step

1Season fish with everglades. Meanwhile combine parley oil ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix well and set aside

2Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to potato slices. Place fish on a kitchen work surface. Completely cover fish with potatoe slices, overlaying them like roof shingles.

3In a large heated cast iron skillet add lard and remaining oil. Gently add fish potato side down to the skillet. Fry for 3 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown. Gently flip fish over and fry for 2 minutes or until fish is completey done. Drizzle parsley oil on top of fish.

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