almond crusted tilapia & say cheese mashed taters

Ingredients

• 4-6 - tilapia fillets(6 oz each)
• 1/2 cup almonds, chopped finely
• 1/4 cup unbleached wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided ( i used kosher but you can use whatever you like)
• 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin(divided)
• 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 6 large baking potatoes(i used russets but you can use whatever you like)
• 6 - scallions, chopped
• 1 stick butter, room temperature
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt(i used iodized but you can use whatever you like)
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup milk, 2%
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded