Almond-Crusted Tilapia
My husband's Easter dinner creation featuring tilapia from the Sea of Galilee is the best fish I've ever tasted, surpassing restaurant quality.
My husband's Easter dinner creation featuring tilapia from the Sea of Galilee is the best fish I've ever tasted, surpassing restaurant quality.
- Carbohydrate 17.0019298591021 g
- Cholesterol 46.1023437598108 mg
- Fat 22.2699896943658 g
- Fiber 6.69006843074279 g
- Protein 14.6217925057208 g
- Saturated Fat 10.4503557399086 g
- Serving Size 1 1 tilapia fillet (189g)
- Sodium 915.937980063487 mg
- Sugar 10.3118614283593 g
- Trans Fat 1.55969482906029 g
- Calories 288 calories
Step-by-step
- Beat the eggs with lemon pepper and garlic pepper until blended; set aside.
- Stir together ground almonds with 1 cup of Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish until combined; set aside.
- Dust the tilapia fillets with flour, and shake off excess.
- Dip the tilapia in egg, then press into the almond mixture.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia in melted butter until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Reduce heat to medium, and season fillets with salt if desired.
- Sprinkle the tilapia with the remaining Parmesan cheese, cover, and continue cooking until the Parmesan cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the tilapia to a serving dish, and garnish with parsley springs and lemon wedges to serve.
As a housewife, I'm always looking for ways to make my family's meals more delicious and impressive. When my husband invited guests over for Easter dinner, I knew I wanted to make something special. I've always been a fan of tilapia, but I wanted to do something different with it this time.
I decided to create an almond-crusted tilapia dish, inspired by a recipe I found online. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were incredible. The tilapia was cooked to perfection, with a crispy almond crust. The lemon pepper and garlic pepper gave it a delicious flavor, and the Parmesan cheese added a touch of richness. My guests raved about the dish, and my husband said it was the best fish he had ever tasted. I'm so glad I decided to try something new, and I'm sure I'll be making this dish again and again.
