Mushroom Crusted Tilapia
Courtesy of The Popcorn Board
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 6 Min.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 6 Min.
What you need:
* 2 c. popped popcorn
* 1/2 c. dried shiitake or porcini mushrooms
* 1 tsp. onion powder
* 1 tsp. garlic powder
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1 egg
* 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
* 4 (1-1/4 lbs.) tilapia fillets
* lemon wedges, for serving
* 1/2 c. dried shiitake or porcini mushrooms
* 1 tsp. onion powder
* 1 tsp. garlic powder
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1 egg
* 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
* 4 (1-1/4 lbs.) tilapia fillets
* lemon wedges, for serving
What to do:
1. Place popcorn, mushrooms, onion powder, garlic powder and salt in a blender (or food processor) and blend until powdery and almost smooth; pour into a wide, shallow bowl.
2. Beat egg in a shallow bowl; set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Dip tilapia into egg and then into popcorn mixture, coating both sides. Cook tilapia about 3 min. per side or until fish is golden and center is cooked.
5. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Variation: Substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for tilapia and adjust cooking time as needed.
2. Beat egg in a shallow bowl; set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Dip tilapia into egg and then into popcorn mixture, coating both sides. Cook tilapia about 3 min. per side or until fish is golden and center is cooked.
5. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Variation: Substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for tilapia and adjust cooking time as needed.