Almond Crusted Tilapia

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds, sliced or whole
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 – Tilapia fillets
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 – lemon
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

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Tilapia is a wonderful, mild tasting fish that goes well with almonds. This dish was created by Mike Cortese, Executive Chef Instructor at Liaison College.

You will need a shallow bowl, a heavy skillet, a wide spatula and tongs, plus a sharp knife.

Makes 4 servings.

Step 1 Chop 1/2 cup of almonds until fine and combine with flour in a shallow bowl.

Save time: buy ground almonds.

Step 2 Sprinkle fish fillets with salt and roll in almond mixture.

Step 3 Melt butter and olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

Use tongs, instead of a spatula, to avoid splattering the oil.

Step 4 Add fillets and fry 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove fillets to serving plate.
Step 5 Add remaining 1/2 cup of almonds to skillet and cook, stirring often, for about 1 minute or until golden brown.
Step 6 Removed with a slotted spoon and sprinkle over fish.
Step 7 Add lemon and parsley and serve.

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