purple tater crusted tilapia

Crestview, FL
Updated on May 11, 2012

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 :)

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 (6) ounces tilapia fillets
  • 8 ounces purple potatoes, thinly sliced**i used a mandoline**
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin...divided
  • 1 teaspoon everglades seasoning
  • 4 pinches course black pepper
  • PARLSEY OIL
  • 1/3 cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon everglades seasoning
  • - zest of one lemon

How To Make purple tater crusted tilapia

  • Step 1
    Season fish with everglades. Meanwhile combine parley oil ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix well and set aside
  • Step 2
    Add 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.
  • Step 3
    In 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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Category: Fish
Category: Potatoes
Keyword: #lemon
Keyword: #parsley
Keyword: #EVOO
Keyword: #everglades

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