Ingredients for Pecan Crusted Tilapia
- Tilapia Fillets
- 1/2 cup pecans
- Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 lemon, sliced into wedges
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How to Make Pecan Crusted Tilapia
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Finely chop 1/2 cup pecans.
- 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).
- Lightly rub both sides of 2 tilapia fillets (6 oz each) with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Dip each tilapia fillet in the pecan breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the breaded tilapia on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the tilapia bakes, slice a lemon into wedges.
- Serve the Pecan Crusted Tilapia immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
68 g
Sugar
32g
Fat
35g
Carbs
23g