RECIPES

Pecan-Crusted Tilapia

This recipe was created for Expert Foods by Chef J. Warren. The fish can be pan-fried or baked, and the remaining pecan 'breading' can be kept in the freezer until you make the dish again.

 

 

Ingredients

Breading

  • 1 pound finely ground pecans
  • onion powder, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, or lemon pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ThickenThin not/Cereal thickener
2 tilapia fillets for each person

 

Directions

If baking, preheat oven to 400°F and cover a baking pan with foil.

1. Place all ingredients except for the tilapia in a large zip-lock bag.

2. Wet the tilapia fillets in a little water, place in the bag with the other ingredients and coat fish.

3. Bake approximately 10 minutes until fish flakes - or pan fry.

Serve with a squeeze of lemon and a piece of parsley.