Tilapia in a Potato Crust

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb tilapia fillet, rinsed and dried
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
• 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and grated
• nutmeg, freshly grated, to taste
• 3 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons flour
• oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Season the tilapia filets with salt and pepper and sprinkle with lemon juice.

2. 2

   Place the grated potatoes into a cheese cloth or clean tea towel, fold all corners together and twist the top to squeeze out as much of the moisture as possible.

3. 3

   Season the grated potatoes with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

4. 4

   Add the egg yolks.

5. 5

   Coat the fish filets with flour, making sure that any excess flour is shaken of.

6. 6

   Cover both sides of the filets with the poato mix, pressing it on lightly.

7. 7

   In a large non stick skillet heat some oil.

8. 8

   Fry the fish filet on one side until the potato crust is golden brown, then turn over and fry the other side until evely golden.

9. 9

   You might have to use two skillets or do this in batches, don't overload the skillet.

10. 10

    Serve with a fresh salad on the side for a wonderful meal.