Best 8 Macadamia Nut Crusted Tilapia Recipes

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Tilapia, a mild-flavored, flaky white fish, is a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One delicious and elegant way to prepare tilapia is to crust it with macadamia nuts and pan-fry it until golden brown. The macadamia nut crust adds a nutty flavor and a crispy texture to the fish, while the pan-frying method ensures that the fish is cooked through but still moist and tender. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, and it can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

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MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA



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A refreshing pineapple salsa complements these crispy golden fillets. The colorful entree will make an impression with guests. I like to garnish each fillet with whole macadamia nuts. -Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups macadamia nuts, finely chopped
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
PINEAPPLE SALSA:
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and cayenne. Place flour and macadamia nuts in separate shallow bowls. Coat tilapia with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with nuts., Place on a greased baking sheet; drizzle with butter. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small serving bowl, combine the pineapple, red pepper, onions, sugar, jalapeno, lime juice and ginger; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Fat 51g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

HOMEMADE MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA



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I ordered this entree at a restaurant on our first wedding anniversary. It was so delicious, I couldn't wait to re-create the recipe at home. Every time I make it, my husband and I recall a very special evening.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup Thai peanut sauce

Steps:

  • Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the nuts, bread crumbs, cheese and garlic powder. Coat tilapia with flour, then dip in egg and coat with nut mixture., In a large skillet, cook fillets in oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 30g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED TILAPIA



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This broiled white fish is coated with a chopped macadamia nut mixture.

Provided by Chrissy Mc

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6 ounce) tilapia
10 ounces macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine macadamia nuts, soy sauce, garlic, hot sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and black pepper in a food processor; blend until the mixture is the consistency of paste.
  • Spoon a thick layer of the macadamia mixture on top of each tilapia fillet. Place the fish macadamia mixture-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Under the broiler, cook fish until the macadamia crust is golden brown and the tilapia flakes easily, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 58.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED MAHI MAHI



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ounces (about 1 1/4 cups) coarsely ground, roasted macadamia nuts
1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted
Vegetable oil, for brushing foil
4 (6 to 8-ounce) mahi mahi fillets
Kosher salt and pepper
2 tablespoons coconut milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together the nuts, panko, flour, and butter. Set aside.
  • Place a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it liberally with vegetable oil. Place the mahi mahi on the foil and sprinkle each fillet with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush each fillet with the coconut milk. Divide the nut mixture among the tops of the 4 fillets, patting the mixture to spread and adhere to the fillets. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE BEURRE BLANC



Macadamia Crusted Tilapia with White Chocolate Beurre Blanc image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
3 cups macadamia nuts
6 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
White Chocolate Beurre Blanc, recipe follows
1/3 cup shallot, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons white chocolate
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place flour in shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in small bowl to blend. Finely grind nuts in processor. Transfer nuts to another bowl. Season fish with salt and pepper. Coat fish with flour. Dip fish into eggs, then macadamia nuts, coating completely. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Place 3 fillets in each skillet; cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer fillets to large baking sheet. Bake fish until just opaque in center, about 7 minutes. Top with White Chocolate Beurre Blanc and serve.
  • Cook shallots in olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes, adding garlic in the last minute. Deglaze with wine and reduce by half. Add cream and coconut milk and reduce by half once more. Remove sauce from heat and mount with white chocolate until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED TILAPIA



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This broiled white fish is coated with a chopped macadamia nut mixture.

Provided by Chrissy Mc

Categories     Tilapia Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6 ounce) tilapia
10 ounces macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine macadamia nuts, soy sauce, garlic, hot sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and black pepper in a food processor; blend until the mixture is the consistency of paste.
  • Spoon a thick layer of the macadamia mixture on top of each tilapia fillet. Place the fish macadamia mixture-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Under the broiler, cook fish until the macadamia crust is golden brown and the tilapia flakes easily, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 58.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE BEURRE BLANC



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From "The Next Food Network Star" courtesy of Kelsey Nixon. This dish is being served at the Red Lobster restaurants. Looks simple to make with ingredients I have all of the time (except macadamia nuts)

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
3 cups macadamia nuts
6 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup shallot, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons white chocolate
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place flour in shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in small bowl to blend. Finely grind nuts in processor. Transfer nuts to another bowl.
  • Season fish with salt and pepper. Coat fish with flour. Dip fish into eggs, then macadamia nuts, coating completely.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Place 3 fillets in each skillet; cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer fillets to large baking sheet. Bake fish until just opaque in center, about 7 minutes.
  • White Chocolate Beurre Blanc:.
  • Cook shallots in olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes, adding garlic in the last minute. Deglaze with wine and reduce by half. Add cream and coconut milk and reduce by half once more. Remove sauce from heat and mount with white chocolate until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper
  • Top with fish with White Chocolate Beurre Blanc and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1059.6, Fat 89.1, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 210.4, Sodium 148.8, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 44.6

TILAPIA... WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Although not normally a fish fan, a friend decided to try this Red Lobster menu item last year after reading its description. As it turns out this dish won a Food Network Challange which is why it was being showcased. After being tempted by the description of white chocolate, toasted macadmia nuts and coconut, and a smooth sweet sauce, it was a must try. Needless to say it was a huge hit and after trying it myself I am a true believer too. If you want a great fish dish that is as captivating and delightness as a great dessert too... this is the recipe for you.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Tilapia

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup shaved white chocolate (use real white chocolate only, not white baking chips )
kosher salt
4 tilapia fillets
sea salt
paprika
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup coconut milk (or Coco Lopez)

Steps:

  • 1, FOR MACADAMIA CRUST: Mix all of first 4 crust ingredients well.
  • 2. Spread crust out on to a baking sheet.
  • 3. Bake in a 300°F oven for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. FOR WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE: In a small non-reactive sauce pan add the shallot, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer until liquid has reduced by 2/3.
  • 5. In another saucepan add the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and reduce by 1/3.
  • 6, While liquids are reducing, cut the butter into small pieces.
  • 7. Once liquids are reduced, remove from heat and strain the shallot lemon mixture and add it to the heavy cream.
  • 8.Keeping the pan warm, slowly add 2-3 pieces of the butter to the lemon cream mixture while continually whisking. Continue to whisk while adding remaining butter.
  • 9. Next whisk in the white chocolate until fully incorporated.
  • 10. TILAPIA PREP: Spray a baking dish with non stick spray.
  • 11. Place 4 tilapia fillets flesh side up.
  • 12. Season filets with sea salt, pepper and paprika.
  • 13. Brush Coconut Milk or Coco Lopez over the top of each fish filet.
  • 14. Bake the prepared fish in a 350°F oven for approximately 10-15 minutes or until fish reaches 150°F internally.
  • 15. PRESENTATION: Portion the chocolate sauce onto 4 plates.
  • 16. Place the cooked fish on top of the chocolate sauce.
  • 17. Top each filet with the macadamia topping. Enjoy!

Tips for Perfect Macadamia Nut Crusted Tilapia:

- To ensure the freshest tilapia fillets, look for fish with a mild, sweet aroma and firm, opaque flesh. - Use high-quality macadamia nuts for the crust; finely chop them for a consistent texture. - To achieve a crispy crust, ensure the tilapia fillets are patted dry before coating them in the nut mixture. - Pan-sear the tilapia fillets in hot oil, ensuring the crust is golden brown before flipping. - Finish the tilapia fillets in a preheated oven to ensure they are cooked evenly throughout. - Serve the tilapia fillets immediately, garnished with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Macadamia nut crusted tilapia is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its crispy, flavorful crust and tender, flaky flesh, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

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