Fried Tilapia

Fried Tilapia: a domestic version with precise quantities and detailed steps.

Ingredients

• 800 g raw tilapia fillets, skinless and boneless
• 80 g cornmeal
• 4 g salt
• 1 g black pepper
• 700 ml frying oil for the bath

Preparation

Check for residual bones then pat the fillets dry.

Mix flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat the fish and remove excess flour.

Fry in small batches at approximately 170 °C, 4 to 6 minutes depending on thickness.

Check for at least 63 °C internal temperature; drain on a rack and divide into 4 portions.