Tilapia in a Potato Crust Recipe #170792
This was posted for the Zaar World Tour 2006. Fish and potatoes are two of the staples of Scandinavian cooking. The crust keeps the fish nice and moist.
by -Sylvie-
27 min | 15 min prep
SERVES 3
- 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)
- Season the tilapia filets with salt and pepper and sprinkle with lemon juice.
- 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.
- Season the grated potatoes with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Add the egg yolks.
- Coat the fish filets with flour, making sure that any excess flour is shaken of.
- Cover both sides of the filets with the poato mix, pressing it on lightly.
- In a large non stick skillet heat some oil.
- 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.
- You might have to use two skillets or do this in batches, don't overload the skillet.
- Serve with a fresh salad on the side for a wonderful meal.
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