Bacon-Parmesan-crusted Tilapia Coastal Living OCTOBER 2004 Yield: Makes 4 servings Ingredients 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 4 (5- to 6-ounce) tilapia fillets 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons butter, divided 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Garnish: lemon wedges Preparation Combine first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish. Set aside. Place flour in a shallow dish. Whisk eggs in a medium bowl. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour. Shake off excess, dip fish into egg, and press gently into breadcrumb mixture. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until butter melts. Add 2 fish fillets; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat with remaining butter, oil, and fish. Garnish, if desired.
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