Pecan Crusted Tilapia
A delightful balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors with a nutty pecan crust on tender tilapia fillets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 eggs
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the finely chopped pecans, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl until well combined.
- Dip each tilapia fillet into the egg mixture, ensuring it gets thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the coated fillet into the pecan mixture, pressing gently to ensure it is well coated.
- Place the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
You can prepare the pecan mixture ahead of time. For air fryer cooking, set to 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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