PECAN-CRUSTED TILAPIA

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I love pecan-crusted fish. This is a light recipe, but you can serve it with a kicked-up tartar sauce as well.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Tilapia

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
3 tablespoons flour
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon oil, divided
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Combine breadcrumbs, pecans, salt, garlic, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Combine buttermilk and hot sauce (such as Tabasco) in a medium bowl.
  • Place flour in a third dish.
  • Dredge 1 fillet in flour, dip into buttermilk mixture, then into breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with remaining fillets.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a large skillet (non-stick works best) over medium-high heat.
  • Cook 2 fillets for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.
  • Add remaining oil and cook additional 2 fillets.
  • Serve with lemon!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 525.9, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 38.3

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