{"id":2107,"date":"2018-01-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/?p=2107"},"modified":"2018-01-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-01-14T00:00:00","slug":"pan-fry-tilapia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/pan-fry-tilapia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pan Fry Tilapia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.12.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong>It\u2019s no secret why tilapia has become a household name in seafood. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/product\/Fire-Roasted-Lemon-Garlic-Tilapia-1-15-lbs-02406?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Tilapia<\/a> simply has so much going for it, from its delicate and mild, yet distinct flavor, right down to how incredibly easy it is to prepare. Perhaps its versatility has something do with its rise in popularity. After all, it\u2019s ideal in so many recipes: on salads, in tacos, or encrusted with a high-quality breading and baked. Tilapia is a seafood everyone can enjoy, and enjoy in their own way. One of the quickest cooking methods is also one of the easiest. Pan-searing (or pan-frying) tilapia takes so little time and effort, you can justify doing it for almost any meal. Here\u2019s how to pan fry tilapia!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Start with High-Quality Tilapia Fillets<\/h3>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong>We recommend starting with frozen tilapia. Maybe you know, maybe you don\u2019t \u2013 but it bears repeating \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/frozen-vs-fresh\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">frozen seafood is fresher seafood<\/a>. Products you find at supermarket seafood counters have all be previously frozen. Thus, their shelf-life once in hand is very, very short. A good rule of thumb when choosing tilapia is to always seek out fillets that were responsibly sourced and frozen within hours of harvest. You\u2019ll know a quality (and safe) tilapia fillet by its firm, bright white surface flesh. DO NOT eat if you see pink or brown spotting, or if your fillets emit a particularly fishy or ammonia-like odor. In short, choose frozen tilapia, as it\u2019s great to have on hand for a quick lean mean, and it will be day-of-catch fresh whenever you decide to prepare it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Thaw (or Don\u2019t) Your Tilapia Fillets<\/h3>\n<p>No one likes a limp, spongey tilapia fillet \u2013 no one. Luckily, one of tilapia\u2019s most cherished qualities is its low water and fat content. Not only does this quality give tilapia an edge among dieters and those who like to keep their menu as nutritious as possible, it also makes tilapia difficult to oversaturate while pan-searing. This means you can pan-sear a frozen tilapia fillet as simply as you would a thawed one. As such, pan-seared tilapia fillets are a perfect protein when you\u2019re in a pinch. Prepping your fillets to taste before you pan-sear them will take a little time, but if you opt to go frozen, you\u2019ll save yourself a good 10-15 minutes (submerge your fillets in cool water for quick results) of thaw time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Pan-Sear Your Tilapia Like This<\/h3>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong>Because of ease and caramelization, pan-searing is a fantastic complement to tilapia. A tablespoon of oil and a skillet is all you need, along with quality tilapia fillets and a decent stovetop, of course. Season your tilapia fillets to your liking, then sear them on for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fillet is firm and opaque throughout. If it starts to flake, you know you\u2019ve overcooked it. The result is a fillet boasting a slightly crispy crust with a hint of caramel that adds a layer of pleasant sweetness to the tilapia\u2019s naturally mild, delicate taste. Try it with these easy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/recipes\/seafood-recipes\/?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">tilapia recipes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret why tilapia has become a household name in seafood. 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