Tilapia Honduras Style

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup flour (or bread crumbs)
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix together all dry spices.

2. 2

   Sprinkle seasonings evenly over both sides of tilapia fillets (this can be done hours before you are ready to cook the fillets).

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onions until just tender.

4. 4

   In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs well.

5. 5

   In another shallow bowl, season the flour (or bread crumbs) to taste with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Working with only a few pieces at a time, dip seasoned fillets in flour, then in beaten eggs, then again in flour.

7. 7

   Sauté the fillets in the seasoned oil for 2 minutes on each side, adding more oil if needed.

8. 8

   Remove to a plate to keep warm and repeat the process until all fillets are cooked.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.