Almond-Crusted Tilapia

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My husband came up with this almond-crusted creation for Easter dinner, as tilapia is indigenous to the Sea of Galilee. It remains the best fish I have ever eaten, absolutely beyond restaurant quality.

Submitted by Michelle Woolf
Updated on July 29, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 tilapia fillets
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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic pepper

  • 1 cup ground almonds

  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 8 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour for dusting

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • salt to taste

  • 8 sprigs parsley

  • 8 lemon wedges

Directions

  1. Beat eggs with lemon pepper and garlic pepper in a small bowl until blended. Stir together ground almonds and 1 cup Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish until combined.

  2. Dust tilapia fillets with flour; shake off excess. Dip tilapia in beaten egg, then press into almond mixture to evenly coat.

  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia in melted butter until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium, then season fillets with salt and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover and continue cooking until Parmesan cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

  4. Transfer tilapia fillets to a serving dish and garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

424 Calories
22g Fat
9g Carbs
47g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 424
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 149mg 50%
Sodium 591mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 47g 94%
Vitamin C 50mg 55%
Calcium 349mg 27%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 967mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.