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.
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   eâpitâoâme [i-pit-uh-mee] Show IPA  Use epitome in a Sentence  ânoun  1. a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the featu â¦ res of a whole class: He is the epitome of goodness. 2. a condensed account, esp. of a literary work; abstract. Origin:  1520â30;  eâpitâoâme [i-pit-uh-mee] Show IPA  Use epitome in a Sentence  ânoun  1. a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the featu â¦ res of a whole class: He is the epitome of goodness.  2. a condensed account, esp. of a literary work; abstract.  Origin:  1520â30;