Description
Enjoy this delightful Pecan Crusted Tilapia. The crunchy pecan coating gives the flaky fish a wonderful texture and nutty flavor. It is a simple yet impressive dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Prepare the pecan crust: In a shallow dish, mix the chopped pecans with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Set up your breading station: Place the flour in another shallow dish. Place the beaten egg in a third shallow dish.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each fillet first in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured fillet into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Press the fillet firmly into the pecan mixture, coating both sides well.
- Place the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops with olive oil.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your creation!
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- For extra crispiness, you can pan-sear the crusted fillets briefly before baking.
- Tilapia cooks quickly, so watch carefully to avoid drying it out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 35g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70mg