Gatorbek's Breaded and Fried Tilapia

Description: The spicy breading gives this dish a kick without overpowering the mild tilapia flavor. Excellent with a good remoulade sauce!

Ingredients:

• 4 medium tilapia fillets
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or frying oil of choice)
• 1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

1. In a pie plate, lightly beat eggs with mayonnaise.
2. Combine dry ingredients (bread crumbs, onion powder, mustard, cayenne, garlic powder, Old Bay, and S&P) in another pie plate.
3. Over medium-high heat, heat oil and butter in a large, heavy skillet.
4. Dip fish in egg mixture, then dredge through bread crumbs.
5. Place in hot oil and fry until done, 2-3 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
6. Serve immediately.