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 most perfect type or example the Parthenon in Greece was considered the quintessence of the perfectly proportioned building Synonyms acme, apotheosis, beau ideal, byword, classic, epitome, exemplar, ideal, perfection Related Words archetype, model, prototype; paradigm, standard; nonpareil, paragon; abstract, avatar, embodier, embodiment, ...