Tilapia In A Potato Crust
- 1/2 lb tilapia fillet, rinsed and dried
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and grated
- nutmeg, freshly grated, to taste
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons flour
- oil (for frying)
- Season the tilapia filets with salt and pepper and sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Place the grated potatoes into a cheese cloth or clean tea towel, fold all corners together and twist the top to squeeze out as much of the moisture as possible.
- Season the grated potatoes with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Add the egg yolks.
- Coat the fish filets with flour, making sure that any excess flour is shaken of.
- Cover both sides of the filets with the poato mix, pressing it on lightly.
- In a large non stick skillet heat some oil.
- Fry the fish filet on one side until the potato crust is golden brown, then turn over and fry the other side until evely golden.
- You might have to use two skillets or do this in batches, don't overload the skillet.
- Serve with a fresh salad on the side for a wonderful meal.
tilapia fillet, lemon juice, potatoes, nutmeg, egg yolks, flour, oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tilapia-in-a-potato-crust-170792 (may not work)