ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA FOR TWO

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What a quick and easy dinner for two. The almond crust fries perfectly and has a slightly nutty flavor. We love the savoriness of the Parmesan cheese. It's delicious on the tender, delicate tilapia.

Provided by Katrina Freed

Categories     Fish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tilapia fillets
1 egg
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1/4 tsp parsley flakes
1 Tbsp flour
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c almonds, finely chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp butter
2 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • 1. In a shallow dish beat egg and add spices, then set aside.
  • 2. In a second shallow dish, mix finely chopped almonds with Parmesan cheese and set aside.
  • 3. Lightly dust each fillet with flour on both sides.
  • 4. Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 5. Dip floured fillets into egg mixture.
  • 6. Then dip into almonds and cheese mixture. Press down to collect as much coating as possible on both sides of each piece.
  • 7. When skillet is hot, saute the fillets turning only once till golden brown (approximately 2-1/2 minutes per side).
  • 8. Serve with lemon wedge garnish.

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