Pan Fried Tilapia

This is a super yummy fried fish that's light and crispy.

Pan Fried Tilapia
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp seafood seasoning or Lawry's seasoning
1 tsp salt (omit if using Lawry's)
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1-1/2 lbs fresh tilapia fillets
2 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp chopped garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Heat oven to 300F to keep fillets warm after frying. In a shallow baking dish, combine flour, seasoning, salt and pepper. Add the tilapia and lightly coat each side. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Shake off excess seasoned flour and place in skillet. Brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Place tilapia on a baking sheet lined with paper towels or a brown grocery bag, and keep warm in the over while preparing sauce.

Turn down the heat on the pan to low and add the butter. Melt the butter, then add the garlic, lemon juice and parsely and saute for 2 minutes. Serve the tilapia warm and drizzle with garlic butter sauce.