Pan-Fried Tilapia with Tangy Tartar Sauce

Prep Time: 11 Minutes

Cook Time: 18 Minutes

Ready In: 29 Minutes

Servings: 4

A dusting of flour, a little oil, and a hot skillet create a golden crust on these fillets. A dollop of tartar sauce offers the finishing touch. Keep this tartar sauce in the fridge to add flavor to fish and sandwiches.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise (such as hellmann's)

1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt

1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped cornichons (about 4 pickles)

1 tablespoon capers, coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

fresh chives (optional)

lemon slices (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine first 11 ingredients in a small bowl; cover and chill until ready to serve.
2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge fillets in flour mixture.
3. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 fillets; cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and fillets. Serve fish with tartar sauce. Garnish with fresh chives and lemon slices, if desired.
4. Note: Substitute baby dill pickles for the cornichons, if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com