Best 7 Pecan Crusted Opakapaka Recipes

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Pecan crusted opakapaka is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The fish is flaky and mild, while the pecan crust adds a sweet and nutty flavor. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in under an hour.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN-CRUSTED TROUT



Pecan-Crusted Trout image

Freshwater trout coated in a delicious crunchy pecan coating. Serve this with a savory brandy or lemon-butter sauce.

Provided by Devin

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
½ cup crushed pecans
1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
all-purpose flour, or as needed
4 (4 ounce) fillets trout
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Mix pecans, rosemary, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl. Dip trout fillets in flour and shake off excess; dip fish into beaten egg, then into seasoned pecans, lightly pressing pecan coating onto fish. Arrange fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 140.3 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 664.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

PECAN-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS



Pecan-Crusted Fish Fillets image

Turn the catch of the day into delicious dinner in only 25 minutes. Hot pecan-crusted fish fillets are cooked easily on stove top and are served with lemon wedges.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup finely chopped pecans (not ground)
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 pound sole, orange roughy, walleye pike or other delicate fish fillets, about 1/2 inch thick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Mix pecans, bread crumbs and lemon peel in shallow bowl. Beat egg and milk with wire whisk or fork in another shallow bowl.
  • Cut fish into 4 serving pieces. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Coat fish with egg mixture, then coat well with pecan mixture, pressing slightly into fish.
  • Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fish. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 6 to 10 minutes, turning once carefully with 2 pancake turners, until fish flakes easily with fork and is brown. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN



Pecan-Crusted Chicken image

With its crispy pecan coating and creamy mustard sauce, this easy-to-prepare chicken can sure perk up a meal. Cayenne pepper puts a little zip into each bite, but I think my husband likes this dish just for the sauce. -Marjorie MacDonald Huntsville, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
MUSTARD SAUCE:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in pecan mixture. , In a large skillet, cook chicken in a oil for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 33g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

PECAN-CRUSTED OPAKAPAKA



Pecan-Crusted Opakapaka image

Opakapaka is the Hawaiian word for red snapper. This is a very popular fish in Hawaii, and having tried it, I can see why. The preparation isn't really Hawaiian, though. I usually prefer my seafood without breading, but this pecan crust is fantastic.

Provided by ChrisMc

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 scallion
1/2 cup pecans
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
4 opakapaka fillets (red snapper)
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt and pepper.
  • Mix milk and egg.
  • Mince scallions and pecans and mix with crumbs.
  • All three of these mixtures should be on separate flat dishes.
  • Dip each fillet in flour mixture, then in milk mixture, then in pecan mixture.
  • Heat oil.
  • Cook fillets 3 minutes, or until golden.
  • Turn carefully and cook 3 minutes on the other side.

SALT CRUSTED HAWAIIAN OPAKAPAKA



Salt Crusted Hawaiian Opakapaka image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 each 12 by 12-inch banana leaf*
12 ounces opakapaka fillet, skinless, boneless
3 slices Yukon Gold potatoes, 3/8-inch thick, peeled
2 tablespoons tomato, julienne
4 tablespoons Napa cabbage, chopped
2 tablespoons julienne bell pepper
2 tablespoons julienne carrots
3 slices lemon
1 tablespoon picked herbs, such as cilantro, dill, parsley, or basil
1 tablespoon white wine
1 teaspoon whole butter, cubed
3 pounds kosher salt
3 each egg whites

Steps:

  • Season fish with salt and pepper. On a flat surface lay out the banana leaf. Place fish on leaf laying the potatoes, tomato, cabbage, pepper, carrot, lemon, and herbs on top of fish. Pour wine over and place butter cubes on top. Carefully fold edges of banana leaf to encase the fish in a package.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix salt and egg white together. On a greased cookie sheet, spread a base of the salt 1/2-inch thick and large enough to hold the fish package. Place the fish on salt base and continue to pack the salt over the fish until entirely covered. Pack firmly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Gently crack the salt crust with a hammer or back of a knife. Fold open the banana leaf to expose fish. Be careful of escaping steam. Transfer fish with a spatula to a serving platter. Spoon the liquid remaining in the banana leaf over the fish. Serve.

BAKED OPAKAPAKA (SNAPPER) FILLETS WITH MACADAMIA CRUST



Baked Opakapaka (Snapper) Fillets With Macadamia Crust image

In Hawaii, pink snapper is called opakapaka. This is a good dish from "Fish Dishes of the Pacific from the Fishwife" by Shirley Rizzuto.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 lbs red snapper fillets
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 of a lemon
3/4 cup macadamia nuts, ground or 3/4 cup almonds
1 tablespoon parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Oil a baking pan with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • Place the fish in the pan, and sprinkle with pepper and lemon juice.
  • In a small skillet heat the rest of the butter. .
  • Add the ground nuts.
  • Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes making sure the mixture doesn't burn.
  • Spread the mixture over the fish.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until done.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

PECAN-COCONUT CRUSTED TILAPIA



Pecan-Coconut Crusted Tilapia image

When I have guests with dietary restrictions, tilapia coated in pecans and coconut makes everyone happy. It's gluten-free and loaded with flavor. -Caitlin Roth, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Tips:

- For the best flavor, choose fresh opakapaka fillets that are firm and have a slight sheen. - To ensure even cooking, use a sharp knife to score the skin of the opakapaka fillets before baking. - To enhance the nuttiness of the pecan crust, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. - For a crispy crust, press the pecan mixture firmly onto the opakapaka fillets before baking. - To prevent the crust from burning, keep an eye on the fish while it is baking and reduce the oven temperature if needed. - Serve the opakapaka immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Pecan-crusted opakapaka is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of flaky fish, nutty crust, and tangy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create this restaurant-quality dish at home. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful seafood recipe, give pecan-crusted opakapaka a try. You won't be disappointed!

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