Bayou-Style Crispy Tilapia

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  ¼ tsp
• cooking oil
  2 tbsp
• cornstarch
  1 tbsp
• dijon mustard
  1 tsp
• fry seasoning
  2 tsp
• italian dressing
  1 tbsp
• lemon
  1 unit
• mayonnaise
  2 tbsp
• mixed greens
  1 c
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  ¾ cup
• paprika
  2 tsp
• potatoes (into ½-inch-thick wedges)
  2 lbs
• salt
  ¼ tsp
• scallions
  3 stalks
• sour cream
  ½ cup
• tilapia
  1 lb
• tomato
  1 unit

🍳 Cookware

• small bowl
• baking sheet
• shallow dish
• plate
• large nonstick pan
• large bowl

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating whites from greens. Quarter lemon . Cut potatoes . In a small bowl , combine mayonnaise , dijon mustard , chopped scallion whites, half the sour cream , half the paprika , and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and black pepper .

   scallions: 3 stalks, lemon: 1 unit, potatoes: 2 lbs (into ½-inch-thick wedges), mayonnaise: 2 tbsp, dijon mustard: 1 tsp, sour cream: ½ cup, paprika: 2 tsp, salt: ¼ tsp, black pepper: ¼ tsp
2. 

   2

   Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil , remaining paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until golden brown and crispy ⏱️ 25 minutes .

   olive oil: 1 tbsp
3. 

   3

   Meanwhile, halve tilapia fillets lengthwise and cook until safe to eat. Pat dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper. In a shallow dish , combine fry seasoning , remaining sour cream, and 1 tbsp water. On a plate , combine panko breadcrumbs and cornstarch ; season with salt. Dip each fillet into sour cream mixture, then press into panko mixture to evenly coat.

   tilapia: 1 lb, fry seasoning: 2 tsp, panko breadcrumbs: ¾ cup, cornstarch: 1 tbsp
4. 

   4

   Heat a 1/3-inch layer of cooking oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a pinch of panko sizzles when added to the pan, add coated tilapia. Cook until crust is golden and fish is cooked through ⏱️ 6 minutes . Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and season with salt.

   cooking oil: 2 tbsp
5. 

   5

   While tilapia cooks, halve tomato lengthwise and thinly slice crosswise into half-moons. Toss in a large bowl with mixed greens and italian dressing .

   tomato: 1 unit, mixed greens: 1 c, italian dressing: 1 tbsp
6. 

   6

   Divide tilapia, salad, and potatoes between plates. Sprinkle with scallion greens. Serve with remoulade and remaining lemon wedges on the side.