Mushroom Crusted Tilapia

Recipe courtesy of The Popcorn Board.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup dried shiitake or porcini mushrooms
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 (1 1/4 pounds) tilapia fillets
Lemon wedges, for serving

Cooking Directions:

1. Place popcorn, mushrooms, onion powder, garlic powder and salt in a blender (or food processor) and blend until powdery and almost smooth; pour into a wide, shallow bowl.
2. Beat egg in a shallow bowl; set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Dip tilapia into egg and then into popcorn mixture, coating both sides. Cook tilapia about 3 minutes per side or until fish is golden and center is cooked.
4. Serve with lemon wedges.

Makes 6 servings.

Variation: Substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for tilapia and adjust cooking time as needed.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of The Popcorn Board.