HOMEMADE MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA

Homemade Macadamia Crusted Tilapia image

I ordered this entree at a restaurant on our first wedding anniversary. It was so delicious, I couldn't wait to re-create the recipe at home. Every time I make it, my husband and I recall a very special evening.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup Thai peanut sauce

Steps:

Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the nuts, bread crumbs, cheese and garlic powder. Coat tilapia with flour, then dip in egg and coat with nut mixture., In a large skillet, cook fillets in oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 30g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.