Pepe's Pan-Fried Tilapia recipe

While I was waiting for Pepe to cook me lunch, I complained to her why she was frying the tilapia. I looked at the ingredients she used, and there were only 2 or 3 things aside from the garnish. I wasn't too excited (ugh so basic! boringggggg). But when she served the dish and I ate it, I just shut up. It looked good; golden brown and flakey inside. It was also crispy and well marinated (in just 10 mins WITH 2 things??). Okay, it may be a simple dish but it definitely was delicious and worthy of posting! As for P's response? "NEVER DOUBT MY SKILLS AGAIN!"

Ingredients:

2 pieces of tilapia, butterflied then cut in half to make 4 pieces

3 tbsp of fish sauce

3 tbsp oil for frying

a pinch of ground black pepper

chopped cilantro and green onion for garnish

fried onions and garlic

a slice of lemon

Preparation:

1. Marinate the tilapia in fish sauce and black pepper and leave for about 10 mins.

2. Heat up the oil in a non stick frying pan in medium to high heat.

3. Once the oil is hot, add the fish into the pan and fry until each side is golden brown and crispy on the edges. This should take about 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on the size and thickness of the fish.

4. Once both sides are cooked, plate the fish and top with chopped cilantro, green onion, fried garlic and onions.

5. Squeeze lemon on top of the fish when serving.