Pecan Crusted Tilapia

Pecan Crusted Tilapia

By Leslie Blythe    

April 22, 2015

This Pecan Crusted Tilapia is light and crispy. Tilapia are low in saturated fat, calories, carbohydrates and sodium, and are a good protein source.

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
Pecan Crusted Tilapia

Ingredients

½ cup dry breadcrumbs

2 Tablespoons pecans, finely chopped

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ cup low-fat buttermilk

½ teaspoon hot sauce

3 Tablespoons flour

4 (6-ounce) tilapia or snapper fillets

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil, divided

4 lemon wedges

Directions

1Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish.

2Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a medium bowl; place flour in a shallow dish.

3Dredge 1 fillet in flour. Dip in buttermilk mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining fillets, flour, buttermilk mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.

4Heat 1½ teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 fillets; cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and fillets. Serve with lemon wedges.

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