On Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:34:44 -0400, "jmcquown" >
wrote:
>"Landon" > wrote in message
.. .
>> Tilapia is a very mild tasting fish. Similar in strength of flavor to
>> flounder.
>>
>> It's so mild tasting that you probably want to stay away from the
>> stronger tasting seasonings like Old Bay unless you use a very, very
>> tiny bit of it.
>>
>(snippage)
>
>I don't agree with this statement. Tilapia is *so* mild it needs something
>to give it a boost. I don't think the OP wants bland, boring fish. He just
>doesn't want "fishy" tasting fish. I don't, either. Tilapia is easy with
>some seasonings. I often pan-fry tilapia in a little neutral oil (canola or
>corn) coated in a mixture of cornmeal with a little Zattarains seasoned fish
>fry coating. It comes out crispy and flavourful on the outside, moist,
>tender and flaky inside. Doesn't take long to cook at all, maybe 3-5
>minutes on each side in the pan. Delicious!

Our difference in what we like or not is part of what makes each of us
unique! The "IMO" should be naturally added to any opinionated
statement without it actually having to be typed...