Almond-encrusted Tilapia
This is a lovely way to serve this very simple and mild fish. It is elegant enough for a fancy dinner party and simple enough for a weekday meal.
Ingredients
- 6-8 Tilapia Filets (rinsed and cut down center to make two pieces)
Marinade
- 1 cup Hellmann's Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Crushed Black Pepper
Coating
- 1 cup Ground Almonds
- 1 cup Flour
- ½ cup Cornmeal
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
Cook
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- ¼ stick Butter
Instructions
Marinade
- Mix together and marinate Tilapia in Mayonnaise, Lemon Juice, Dijon Mustard, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt and Black Pepper for 30 minutes.
Coating
- Mix together Ground Almonds, Flour, Cornmeal, Panko Breadcrumbs and Onion Powder.
- Dip marinated Tilapia in coating. Let rest a few minutes before cooking.
Cook
- Sauté fish for about 2-3 minutes on each side in Olive Oil and Butter (add a little more olive oil and butter if needed during cooking). Alternatively, you could also place prepared filets on slightly oiled baking sheet and bake in 400℉ oven for about 8-10 minutes or until fish is golden brown and white inside.
