tilapia with almond crust
Nice firm whitefish, with a browned nut crust. For variation, use macadamias or pecans. Any firm white fish would work, i.e. red snapper. I like to use tilapia "loins".
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 4 - tilapia fillets (about 6 oz. each)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 - lemon wedges, for serving
How To Make tilapia with almond crust
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Step 1Combine bread crumbs, almonds, salt, garlic powder and black pepper in a shallow dish.
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Step 2Pour buttermilk in another shallow dish.
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Step 3Pour flour on a sheet of wax paper.
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Step 4Rinse the fillets with water and pat them dry with paper towels. Dredge the fillets in the flour, then dip them in buttermilk. Dredge them in the almond mixture. Place the fillets on a small cookie pan that has been dusted with a bit of the almond mix and chill for about 20 minutes for the almond crust to set.
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Step 5Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add two fillets, cook them about three minutes on each side until they are browned and the fish flakes when tested with a fork.
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Step 6Remove them to a platter to keep warm. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook the remaining fillets. If you have a large skillet, you can do all four at once.
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Step 7Serve with lemon wedges.
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