A delightful and crispy dish made with flavorful almond crust on tender tilapia fillets.
Almond-Crusted Tilapia Fillets
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix almond meal, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each tilapia fillet into the beaten eggs, then coat with the almond mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
- Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional information per serving: Calories: 320, Total Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 120mg, Sodium: 350mg, Total Carbohydrates: 4g, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 34g