Best 12 Almond Crusted Tilapia For Two Recipes

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Almond crusted tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a romantic dinner for two. This light and flaky fish is coated in a crispy almond crust and baked to perfection. Served with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad, this dish is sure to impress your loved one.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA



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This almond crusted tilapia has just 5 ingredients and is light, healthy, and super easy. Crushed almonds give perfect texture and flavor to the tilapia.

Provided by Pinch of Yum

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup salted almonds
1/4 cup breadcrumbs, plain or seasoned
2-4 tilapia filets (I always have enough crumbs if I'm using 4 smaller filets)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1-2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
parmesan cheese, fresh lemon, or sea salt for topping

Steps:

  • Place the almonds and breadcrumbs in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground into a crumb-like mixture. Place the crumb mixture on a plate or in a shallow bowl.
  • Heat oil and butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Spread each tilapia filet with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard on both sides. Press the tilapia into the crumbs to get it coated on both sides. I usually do this several times to make sure the whole thing gets covered.
  • Place the fish into the frying pan and cook for several minutes on each side, until the outside is browned and the fish is fully cooked. I usually just check the middle of the fish for doneness - pieces will flake off easily when it's done.
  • Serve with parmesan, sea salt, or lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Sugar 1.3 g, Sodium 601.4 mg, Fat 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg

ALMOND-CRUSTED TILAPIA



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My husband came up with this creation for Easter dinner, as Tilapia is indigenous to the sea of Galilee. It remains the best fish I have ever put in my mouth, absolutely beyond restaurant quality.

Provided by Michelle Woolf

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic pepper
1 cup ground almonds
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
¼ cup all-purpose flour for dusting
6 tablespoons butter
salt to taste
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 sprigs parsley
8 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs with the 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 148.7 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 591.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Almond Crusted Tilapia is a simple and delicious meal to make in a cast iron skillet.

Provided by Jessica Robinson

Categories     Main Course

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup whole almonds
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 6-8-ounce Tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Mix together with bread crumbs, lemon pepper, ground mustard, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place the breading mixture into a shallow bowl or pie dish.
  • Whisk together the eggs and place them in a shallow bowl or pie dish. Place the flour in another shallow bowl or pie dish.
  • Dip the tilapia fillets into flour and shake off the excess. Then dip into the egg wash and coat both sides. Then coat both sides of the fish with almond breading.
  • Preheat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the canola oil and butter. Place the fish in the skillet and cook on each side for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side. Fish will flake apart when done.
  • Serve immediately with mashed red potatoes with chives and green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Sodium 202 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ALMOND AND PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Flavorful recipe for this farm-raised fish that is easy and done in minutes! The fish is broiled with a creamy cheese coating for an impressive flavor and texture. Be careful not to overcook the fish.

Provided by Melissa franz

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup buttery spread (such as Smart Balance®), softened
¼ cup slivered almonds, crushed
3 tablespoons reduced-fat olive oil mayonnaise
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon celery salt
1 pound tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a broiling pan with aluminum foil or spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese, garlic, buttery spread, almonds, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, basil, black pepper, onion powder, and celery salt together in a bowl.
  • Arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan; cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Broil in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip fillets, cover pan with aluminum foil, and broil for 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove aluminum foil and cover fillets with Parmesan cheese mixture. Broil in the oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is browned, about 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 566.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

ALMOND AND COCONUT CRUSTED TILAPIA



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This delicious mouth-watering recipe will please everyone at your table. This a Hawaiian-style recipe that goes well with any sides.

Provided by Tesha

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped toasted almonds
1 cup flaked coconut
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch nutmeg
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped onion
6 (5 ounce) fillets tilapia

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a large baking dish.
  • Place the beaten eggs in a shallow dish. Mix the almonds, coconut, sesame seeds, brown sugar, and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl. Stir the pineapple and onion together in a separate bowl. Dip each tilapia fillet into the beaten egg and then press into the almond mixture. Place the coated tilapia into the prepared dish. Spread the pineapple mixture over the coated fillets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 163.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

CRISPY ALMOND TILAPIA



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Since changing to a healthier style of cooking, I've come up with new coatings for baked fish. I use almonds, panko bread crumbs and a smidge of hot sauce to add crunchy texture with nice heat. -Amanda Flinner, Beaver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg
1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
3/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped and toasted
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together egg and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, toss almonds, bread crumbs, lemon zest and seasonings., Halve fillets lengthwise; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip in egg mixture, then in almond mixture, patting to adhere; place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TILAPIA CRUSTED WITH ALMONDS



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I made this with concerns of getting more Calcium into my diet. Almonds have 80 mg per 1 ounce. The almonds toasted up so nice giving this dish great flavor.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tilapia fillets
1/4 cup flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup sliced almonds
salt
pepper
Old Bay Seasoning
1 lemon
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 scallions, sliced

Steps:

  • Season tilapia with salt, pepper and old bay.
  • Dust with flour then dip into egg.
  • Press almond slices into the fish.
  • Heat butter and oil in an oven proof pan.
  • Carefully (so not to lose any almonds) place fillets into hot pan brown for 1 minute and flip gentle (again so not to lose any almonds) squeeze half of the lemon on the fish and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove gently to a platter squeeze remaining lemon.
  • Garnish with scallions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.8, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 205.8, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 3, Protein 40.3

TILAPIA WITH ALMONDS



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This is a really easy, fast way to prepare tilapia fillets. My whole family loves it, even the babies! The basis for this recipe came from the back of the bag of frozen fillets.

Provided by ShiDawn

Categories     Tilapia

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb tilapia fillet
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium-high heat in non-stick skillet.
  • Add thawed fillets and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook 2 minutes on each side, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with fork.
  • Remove fillets to a plate.
  • Add almonds to skillet (a little more butter may be necessary), and toast lightly.
  • Stir in lemon juice.
  • Spoon almonds over fish and serve.

ALMOND-CRUSTED TILAPIA



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This "Healthy in a Hurry" recipe came from Good Housekeeping magazine, September 2008. "Appealingly mild and lean, tilapia still has plenty of heart-healthy omega-3 fats. (Bonus: It is one of the least mercury-laden fish, and is also low in sodium.) Green beans and mushrooms deliver fiber and potassium, while crunchy almonds boast antioxidants." I'd probably skip the oil and take my fats from extra almonds.

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
24 ounces tilapia fillets
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 small onion, chopped
12 ounces fresh green beans
10 ounces sliced white mushrooms
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. From 1 lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice; cut second lemon into wedges. In cup, mix lemon peel and 1 tablespoon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.
  • Spray 13" by 9" glass baking dish with nonstick spray; place tilapia, dark side down, in dish. Drizzle tilapia with lemon mixture; top with almonds, pressing them on. Bake 15 minutes or until tilapia turns opaque.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high 1 minute. Add onion and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in green beans, mushrooms, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Cook about 6 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates and green beans are tender-crisp. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Serve bean mixture and lemon wedges with tilapia.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 390.3, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 39.9

ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS #RSC



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Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. The best Thing about using Reynolds Wrap foil is the easy clean up. These tilapia fillets are like a little gift packet. Bursting with flavor.

Provided by May I Have That Rec

Categories     Nuts

Time 55m

Yield 4 Fillets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional
extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle on top of the fish
4 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 pinch salt
4 -6 ounces tilapia fillets
1/2 cup toasted almond, ground
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon garlic powder (1/4 for each fillet)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper (1/4 for each fillet)
1 teaspoon salt (1/4 for each fillet)
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (to garnish) (optional) or 4 tablespoons parsley (to garnish) (optional)
Reynolds Wrap Foil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 475°F.
  • 2. Cut 4 pieces 7 inch pieces of Reynolds Wrap Foil. Coat the bottom of each piece with 1/2 tbsp olive oil.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine sliced onions with balsamic vinegar, honey, remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt, mixing well so the onions are well coated.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, combine ground almonds with lemon zest and a pinch of salt.
  • 4. Divide onions equally on each piece of foil. Close the foil to form 4 sealed packets and place them on a large baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes. Carefully open the packets and broil for 4 minutes. Remove baking sheet from the oven and turn the temperature down to 425°F.
  • 5. In the meantime, season each tilapia fillet on both sides with salt, garlic powder and lemon pepper. Place one fillet in each packet on top of the caramelized onions and top with ground almonds. Drizzle with olive oil, close the packet and return to the oven. Bake at 425F for 18-20 minutes. Open the packets and broil for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  • 6.Garnish with chopped basil or parsley, lemon zest and fresh lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 645.3, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 25.4, Protein 10.9

TILAPIA WITH ALMOND CRUST



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Make and share this Tilapia With Almond Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Tilapia

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs, unseasoned
3/4 cup almonds, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup flour
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets or 4 (6 ounce) red snapper
2 tablespoons oil
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Combine bread crumbs, almonds, salt, garlic powder and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Pour buttermilk in another shallow dish.
  • Pour flour on a sheet of wax paper.
  • Rinse the fillets with water and pat them dry with paper towels. Dredge the fillets in the flour, then dip them in buttermilk. Dredge them in the almond mixture. Place the fillets on a small cookie pan that has been dusted with a bit of the almond mix and chill for about 20 minutes for the almond crust to set.
  • Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add two fillets, cook them about three minutes on each side until they are browned and the fish flakes when tested with a fork.
  • Remove them to a platter to keep warm. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook the remaining fillets. If you have a large skillet, you can do all four at once.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.8, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 680.1, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 46.1

BROILED TILAPIA WITH ALMOND AND BREAD CRUMB TOPPING



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The almond bread crumb topping gives the broiled tilapia lots of additional flavor and a nice golden brown crunch. Can be served in individual cast iron skillets.

Provided by ANGELFROMHEAVEN

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (4 ounce) frozen tilapia fillets
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pinches garlic pepper, divided, or to taste
2 pinches lemon-pepper seasoning, divided, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large lemon, juiced, divided
¼ cup salted butter, melted
½ cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly brush a small cast iron pan or a baking pan with olive oil.
  • Brush frozen fish with 2 teaspoons olive oil and season both sides with garlic pepper, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, and pepper. Top with 1/2 of the lemon juice. Place fish in a broiler pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes. Turn fillets over and continue to bake, watching closely, until fish begins to flake, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a spatula to transfer fish to the prepared cast iron pan. Leave the oven on.
  • Top fish with 1/4 cup melted butter and the remaining lemon juice and season with garlic pepper, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, and pepper. Season bread crumbs as desired and mix with slivered almonds and 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle over fish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, watching closely and without turning, until golden brown on top, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 107.3 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 845.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh tilapia fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until they are finely ground.
  • You can use any type of cooking oil you like, but olive oil or avocado oil are good choices for this recipe.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tilapia, as it can easily become dry.
  • Serve the tilapia immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Almond-crusted tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is coated in a crispy almond crust and then pan-fried until cooked through. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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