Crunchy Ranch Pan-fried Tilapia Recipe Is a Budget High-Protein Dinner (4 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) by Donna John
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Fish is an often overlooked protein for dinner. But why? Fish has many health benefits, is relatively inexpensive and is easy to cook. Plus fish cooks fast! This crunchy ranch pan-fried tilapia recipe is not only a budget recipe, but a high-protein recipe. The seafood dinner is easy on your wallet and gives you the health benefits of protein in every crunch, moist bite.
If dry ranch salad dressing mix makes chicken taste so amazing (check out this ranch baked chicken recipe), I wondered how it would do with fish. The verdict? Delicious! This easy tilapia recipe has a simple coating of breadcrumbs and dry ranch dressing, then is quickly pan-fried in olive oil. The result is a flavorful, crispy piece of fish.
Here is your short shopping list for this crunchy, pan-fried fish dinner: panko or breadcrumbs, dry ranch seasoning, olive oil and tilapia fillets. If you're not a fan of tilapia, use your favorite fish like cod, haddock, halibut or even salmon.
Variation: Not a fan of tilapia? Try this recipe with your favorite fish. Add some crushed red pepper flakes or ground cayenne for a little spice.
Serve this fast family seafood dinner recipe with a vegetable and a salad.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 ounce (1 packet) dry ranch salad dressing mix
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 pound tilapia fillets
Here's how to make it:
- Combine the breadcrumbs, ranch salad dressing mix and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small bowl. Mix well. (For a gluten-free dinner, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or gluten-free panko. If you don't have Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, use plain and add some dried Italian seasonings. )
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet.
- Coat the fish with the breadcrumb mixture. Place into the hot oil and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. (Don't crowd the pan when cooking the fish for best results.) Serve hot.
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