Best Macadamia Nut Crusted Tilapia Recipes

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TILAPIA... WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA



Tilapia... White Chocolate Macadamia Crusted Tilapia image

Although not normally a fish fan, a friend decided to try this Red Lobster menu item last year after reading its description. As it turns out this dish won a Food Network Challange which is why it was being showcased. After being tempted by the description of white chocolate, toasted macadmia nuts and coconut, and a smooth sweet sauce, it was a must try. Needless to say it was a huge hit and after trying it myself I am a true believer too. If you want a great fish dish that is as captivating and delightness as a great dessert too... this is the recipe for you.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Tilapia

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup shaved white chocolate (use real white chocolate only, not white baking chips )
kosher salt
4 tilapia fillets
sea salt
paprika
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup coconut milk (or Coco Lopez)

Steps:

  • 1, FOR MACADAMIA CRUST: Mix all of first 4 crust ingredients well.
  • 2. Spread crust out on to a baking sheet.
  • 3. Bake in a 300°F oven for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. FOR WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE: In a small non-reactive sauce pan add the shallot, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer until liquid has reduced by 2/3.
  • 5. In another saucepan add the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and reduce by 1/3.
  • 6, While liquids are reducing, cut the butter into small pieces.
  • 7. Once liquids are reduced, remove from heat and strain the shallot lemon mixture and add it to the heavy cream.
  • 8.Keeping the pan warm, slowly add 2-3 pieces of the butter to the lemon cream mixture while continually whisking. Continue to whisk while adding remaining butter.
  • 9. Next whisk in the white chocolate until fully incorporated.
  • 10. TILAPIA PREP: Spray a baking dish with non stick spray.
  • 11. Place 4 tilapia fillets flesh side up.
  • 12. Season filets with sea salt, pepper and paprika.
  • 13. Brush Coconut Milk or Coco Lopez over the top of each fish filet.
  • 14. Bake the prepared fish in a 350°F oven for approximately 10-15 minutes or until fish reaches 150°F internally.
  • 15. PRESENTATION: Portion the chocolate sauce onto 4 plates.
  • 16. Place the cooked fish on top of the chocolate sauce.
  • 17. Top each filet with the macadamia topping. Enjoy!

MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE BEURRE BLANC



Macadamia Crusted Tilapia with White Chocolate Beurre Blanc image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
3 cups macadamia nuts
6 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
White Chocolate Beurre Blanc, recipe follows
1/3 cup shallot, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons white chocolate
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place flour in shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in small bowl to blend. Finely grind nuts in processor. Transfer nuts to another bowl. Season fish with salt and pepper. Coat fish with flour. Dip fish into eggs, then macadamia nuts, coating completely. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Place 3 fillets in each skillet; cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer fillets to large baking sheet. Bake fish until just opaque in center, about 7 minutes. Top with White Chocolate Beurre Blanc and serve.
  • Cook shallots in olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes, adding garlic in the last minute. Deglaze with wine and reduce by half. Add cream and coconut milk and reduce by half once more. Remove sauce from heat and mount with white chocolate until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE BEURRE BLANC



Macadamia Crusted Tilapia With White Chocolate Beurre Blanc image

From "The Next Food Network Star" courtesy of Kelsey Nixon. This dish is being served at the Red Lobster restaurants. Looks simple to make with ingredients I have all of the time (except macadamia nuts)

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
3 cups macadamia nuts
6 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup shallot, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons white chocolate
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place flour in shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in small bowl to blend. Finely grind nuts in processor. Transfer nuts to another bowl.
  • Season fish with salt and pepper. Coat fish with flour. Dip fish into eggs, then macadamia nuts, coating completely.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Place 3 fillets in each skillet; cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer fillets to large baking sheet. Bake fish until just opaque in center, about 7 minutes.
  • White Chocolate Beurre Blanc:.
  • Cook shallots in olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes, adding garlic in the last minute. Deglaze with wine and reduce by half. Add cream and coconut milk and reduce by half once more. Remove sauce from heat and mount with white chocolate until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper
  • Top with fish with White Chocolate Beurre Blanc and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1059.6, Fat 89.1, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 210.4, Sodium 148.8, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 44.6

MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED TILAPIA



Macadamia Nut Crusted Tilapia image

This broiled white fish is coated with a chopped macadamia nut mixture.

Provided by Chrissy Mc

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6 ounce) tilapia
10 ounces macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine macadamia nuts, soy sauce, garlic, hot sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and black pepper in a food processor; blend until the mixture is the consistency of paste.
  • Spoon a thick layer of the macadamia mixture on top of each tilapia fillet. Place the fish macadamia mixture-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Under the broiler, cook fish until the macadamia crust is golden brown and the tilapia flakes easily, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 58.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

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