Description
I found this recipe in the pocket of a sleeping hobo lying by the railroad tracks. Where a hobo gets Tilapia from I have no clue.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 pound tilapia fillets
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 4 slices white bread
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix together paprika
- onion powder
- salt
- white pepper
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- oregano
- thyme
- celery seed
- and garlic powder in a large
- shallow dish. Place tilapia fillets into the dish and coat well with spice mixture; allow to sit at room temperature for no more than 30 minutes.
- Heat a heavy skillet over high heat. Add oil and heat until almost smoking. Place fillets in hot oil and cook until opaque and fish flakes easily with a fork
- about 3 minutes per side.
- Remove fillets onto white bread slices on a serving platter. Pour pan juices over the top and squeeze lemon juice all over.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 18 mins
Servings: 4