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.
The culture of the western United States, which many consider the epitome of American-ness, is in origin a synthesis of Anglo and Hispanic cultures which was created in Texas in the days of the Texas Republic and spread with the trail herds to what is now the western United States (and Canada).