Almond Crusted Tilapia
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Type: Entree
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup sliced almonds, divided
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 (5 oz.) tilapia fillets
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
  1. Process ¼ cup almonds in a food processor until finely chopped, and combine with ¼ cup flour in a shallow bowl.
  2. Sprinkle fish evenly with salt; dredge in almond mixture.
  3. Melt butter with olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; add fish, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove fillets to a serving plate.
  4. Add remaining ¼ cup almonds to skillet, and cook, stirring often, 1 minute or until golden. Sprinkle almonds over fish.
Notes
Makes 4 servings Nutrition Information 280 calories, 15 grams fat, 80 mg cholesterol, 380 mg sodium, 8 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 32 grams protein
Recipe by JTA Wellness; San Antonio Dietitians at https://www.jtawellness.com/2011/05/almond-crusted-tilapia/