Pecan Crusted Tilapia
Recipe from The Food Channel

Tilapia is a white fish with a mild sweet flavor. For this quick-to-fix entree we lightly crust tilapia fillets with a crunchy panko crumb breading seasoned with pecans and pan-saute until golden and flaky.


Pecan Crusted Tilapia

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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    panko breadcrumbs
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  • 1/2  cup
    finely chopped pecans
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    California-style garlic pepper
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  • 1/4  cup
    flour
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  • 1/2  cup
    low-fat buttermilk
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  • 8  (3-ounce)
    tilapia fillets
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  • 1  tablespoon
    butter
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  • 4 
    lemon wedges
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Directions
1.
Combine panko breadcrumbs, pecans, salt and garlic pepper in a shallow dish.
2.
Dust each fillet lightly in flour; shake excess.
3.
Dip each fillet in buttermilk to evenly coat; drain excess.
4.
Dredge each fillet in pecan mixture; shake excess.
5.
Heat butter in large nonstick skillet; add fillets and cook on each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden, and fish flakes with a fork.
6.
Serve warm with fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition information
Calories 355, Total Fat 16.9 g, Saturated Fat 3.8 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Sodium 416.2 mg, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 37.5 g, Sugar 2.3 g, Daily Values: Calcium 6%, Iron 10%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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