ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA

ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA image

Yield 4 main-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Lemons
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 Tilapia fillets (6 oz. each)
1/4 c. Sliced natural almonds
1 sm. Onion, chopped
1 Bag (12 oz.) trimmed fresh green beans
1 pkg. (10 oz.) sliced white mushrooms
2 Tbsp. water

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. From 1 lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice; cut second lemon into wedges. In cup, mix lemon peel and 1 tablespoon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. 2. Spray 13" by 9" glass baking dish with nonstick spray; place tilapia, dark side down, in dish. Drizzle tilapia with lemon mixture; top with almonds, pressing them on. Bake 15 minutes or until tilapia turns opaque. 3. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high 1 minute. Add onion and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in green beans, mushrooms, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Cook about 6 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates and green beans are tender-crisp. Tosss with remaining 2 Tablespoons lemon juice. Serve bean mixture with lemon wedges with tilapia