Pecan Crusted Tilapia Recipes

PECAN-COCONUT CRUSTED TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs. In a separate shallow bowl, combine coconut, pecans, salt and pepper flakes. Dip fillets in eggs, then in coconut mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, add tilapia and cook until fish is lightly browned and just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side.

PECAN-CRUSTED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Combine breadcrumbs, pecans, salt, garlic, and pepper in a shallow dish.
• Combine buttermilk and hot sauce (such as Tabasco) in a medium bowl.
• Place flour in a third dish.
• Dredge 1 fillet in flour, dip into buttermilk mixture, then into breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with remaining fillets.
• Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a large skillet (non-stick works best) over medium-high heat.
• Cook 2 fillets for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.
• Add remaining oil and cook additional 2 fillets.
• Serve with lemon!

PECAN CRUSTED DIJON TILAPIA

Steps:

• Spread butter on metal baking pan (or spray with olive oil Pam).
• Place filets on pan.
• Combine mayo and Dijon and spread on filets.
• Sprinkle with pecans.
• Preheat oven to 375 and bake about 10 minutes unless filets are extra large, then add about 2 minutes.

PECAN CRUSTED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Chop pecans really fine (easier to buy pecan dust if you can find it).
• Mix pecans with bread crumbs, season further if you want (I keep it simple, just a little salt and pepper).
• Rub olive oil on the tilapia and dip in breading mixture.
• Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes until flaky.
• Slice lemon and serve with tilapia.

PECAN-CRUSTED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish.
• Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a medium bowl.
• Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge 1 fillet in flour.
• Dip in buttermilk mixture.
• Dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
• Repeat procedure with remaining fillets, flour, buttermilk mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
• Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 2 fillets and cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• Repeat procedure with remaining oil and fillets.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

PECAN-CRUSTED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Prepare three shallow dishes as follows. In the first, place the flour, seasoned with some salt and pepper. In the second, beat the eggs. In the third, combine the panko, chile powder, and pecans.
• Coat the fillets by dredging lightly in the flour, than the egg, then the panko mixture.
• Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat and cook fish about 3 to 4 minutes each side until golden brown. Set aside and keep warm.
• Toss salad ingredients and dressing together in a large bowl and divide onto two plates. Top with fish and garnish with cheese and candied pecans.