Name: Crispy Almond Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce; 3/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped and toasted; 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Crispy Almond Tilapia

15 min4 servings

Since changing to a healthier style of cooking, I’ve come up with new coatings for baked fish. I use almonds, panko bread crumbs and a smidge of hot sauce to add crunchy texture with nice heat. —Amanda Flinner, Beaver, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 large egg

1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce

3/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped and toasted

1/3 cup panko bread crumbs

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon seafood seasoning

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together egg and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, toss almonds, bread crumbs, lemon zest and seasonings.

2 Halve fillets lengthwise; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip in egg mixture, then in almond mixture, patting to adhere; place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.