Pour the oil 1/4 inch deep into a 10- to 12-inch skillet. Heat over medium heat until it is hot but not smoking, or until a breadcrumb sizzles and browns quickly when dropped in the oil. Cook two of the tilapia fillets until they are crisp and browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Definition of epitome. 1  1a : a summary of a written workb : a brief presentation or statement of something. 2  2 : a typical or ideal example : embodiment the British monarchy itself is the epitome of tradition â Richard Joseph. 3  3 : brief or miniature form âusually used with in.
1 (the epitome of) A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type: she looked the epitome of elegance and good taste.More example sentences. Or, as another scholar has said, the creed is an epitome and summary that guides and directs a proper reading of Scripture. 2  For the rest we depend on excerpts and the epitomes of Zonaras (down to 146 and 44 BC to AD 96) and Xiphilinus.