Panko Crusted Tilapia with Tartar Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
3/4 cup chopped fresh chives
4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets, each divided lengthwise into 2 pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Canola oil
Lemon wedges

For the Tartar Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped cornichon pickles
2 teaspoons drained capers, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Make the tartar sauce: combine the mayonnaise, pickle, capers, lemon juice, and parsley in a bowl and set aside.
2. Spread the flour on a large plate. Beat the eggs in a wide shallow dish. Combine the breadcrumbs and chives and spread them evenly on a dinner plate.
3. Season the tilapia with salt and pepper. Dredge each filet in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg ; finally, dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to help it adhere to the fish.
4. Heat 1/3 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add four pieces of tilapia and cook until the coating is nicely browned and the fish is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. With a slotted spatula transfer the fish to a warm plate. Add 1/4 cup oil and heat then repeat with remaining tilapia. Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.