Craving a delectable and wholesome meal that entices your taste buds? Look no further than broiled tilapia with almond and bread crumb topping. This dish combines the delicate flavors of tilapia with a crispy, nutty crust, making it a symphony of textures and flavors. The almond and bread crumb topping adds a delightful crunch, while the tender, flaky tilapia melts in your mouth. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is a perfect choice for a quick and easy yet impressive meal that's sure to become a favorite in your household.
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ALMOND AND PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA
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
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
CRISPY ALMOND TILAPIA
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
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
BREADED BAKED TILAPIA
So much flavor...so few ingredients! A quick and easy crumb coating makes this yummy tilapia recipe ideal for busy weeknights. Try the breading on cod for a change of pace. -Brandi Castillo, Santa Maria, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, garlic salt and oregano. Coat fillets in crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray., Bake 8-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROILED TILAPIA WITH ALMOND AND BREAD CRUMB TOPPING
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
TILAPIA CRUSTED WITH ALMONDS
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
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
ITALIAN BREADCRUMB-CRUSTED TILAPIA W/LEMON
Tilapia pan-fried in vegetable oil and lemon juice with crispy Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Provided by Chef Scherezade
Categories Tilapia
Time 30m
Yield 6 fillets, 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Separate Italian breadcrumbs, egg/milk, and flour into 3 separate mixing bowls.
- Combine garlic, onion, pepper, Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Also, add pinches of each spice to the flour.
- Heat stove top at medium, and add veggie oil and 3 slices of lemon.
- Place each fillet first in flour mixture, coat well. Followed by the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure to coat well.
- Add up to two fillets into the oiled frying pan and cook till light brown on either side. Make sure to drain the lemons of juice into the pan.
- Drain on paper towels over plates before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 967.7, Fat 52.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 141.7, Sodium 998.1, Carbohydrate 83.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 43.1
Tips:
- For a crispier topping, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- If you don't have almonds, you can use chopped walnuts or pecans.
- To make the dish more flavorful, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or white wine to the melted butter.
- Be sure to preheat your broiler before cooking the tilapia. This will help to ensure that the fish cooks evenly.
- Watch the fish closely while it is broiling. It can burn quickly, so it is important to remove it from the oven as soon as it is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Broiled tilapia with almond and bread crumb topping is a healthy and delicious meal that is easy to make. It is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The fish is cooked to perfection and the topping is crispy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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