Garlic-Lemon Fried Tilapia

Nothing too special here. Tilapia is one of my favorite fishes to cook because it doesn't have a heavy fish flavor, and the fillets are thinner so I don't have issues with it being undercooked (fish is my "problem" food). Its also usually on sale. Walmart has a 4lb bag for $10 on most weeks.



Nutritional Facts off the Walmart bag. **Not all fillets in the bag are 4 oz. I've weighed some only 3oz and others as high as 8oz. A food scale does come in handy**



-How to defrost fish- Put fillet packages in a bowl (or sink) of cool water. Usually only takes 30 minutes. Then remove fillet from packaging and pat dry.

Lightly Spray a non-stick pan with PAM (or other similar spray). Let the pan get warm on medium heat before adding fillets. (In a hurry I've thrown frozen fillets into the pan and they've cooked alright, just takes a little longer).

Season with some Mrs.Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning (or just some garlic/onion powder) and a squirt of lemon juice.



Cook on one side for 3-5 minutes (the fish will start to look white), flip (re-spray pan if needed), and cook another 3-5 minutes. You should be able to poke fish with a fork and twist, the fish will easily flake apart when finished.

All finished. Pair with a steamable bag of veggies, and you have a healthy 20 minute dinner.