Pecan Crusted Tilapia Recipe

This incredibly simple and fresh recipe for Pecan Crusted Tilapia is perfect for beginner cooks! Enjoy flaky, flavorful fish coated in a crunchy pecan crust in just 25 minutes. A quick, easy, and impressive weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 957.9 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pecan Crusted Tilapia

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How to Make Pecan Crusted Tilapia

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Finely chop 1/2 cup pecans.
  3. In a shallow dish, combine chopped pecans with 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional).
  4. Lightly rub both sides of 2 tilapia fillets (6 oz each) with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Dip each tilapia fillet in the pecan breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. Place the breaded tilapia on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. While the tilapia bakes, slice a lemon into wedges.
  9. Serve the Pecan Crusted Tilapia immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

35g

Carbs

23g