Almond Crusted Tilapia is a simple and delicious meal to make in a cast iron skillet. Tilapia fillets coated in flour, egg wash, and almond breading.
We are eating healthier and trying to incorporate more fish into our diets. Instead of pan frying, you could cook this tilapia in the oven for an oven baked tilapia. This crusted tilapia is golden on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside.
For more great dinner recipes be sure and try Grilled Wild Salmon, Pecan Crusted Salmon, Stuffed Lobster Tails, and Whiskey Steak Marinade.
How to make Almond Crusted Tilapia:
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Whisk together the eggs and place them in a shallow bowl or pie dish. Place the flour in another shallow bowl or pie dish.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: 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.
For more great recipes be sure and try Easy Stuffed Chicken, Harvest Chicken Salad, Easy Twice Baked Potatoes, Pineapple Glazed Ham, and Cast Iron Pizza.
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Almond Crusted Tilapia
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
I heard about the tilapia but I did not know what it was! It looks very good! I will try to do it!
This looks like a tasty meal. My mom would enjoy it for sure. She likes to have fish for lunch.
This would be perfect for fish tacos. I love the almond crust on this.
The crust sounds so delicious, I would love to try this recipe out. I like that it has lemon in it as well.
What a delicious way to prepare tilapia! I’ve never been a huge fan but this recipe changes my mind a bit!
This looks like a marvelous dish to try. You made that Tilapia pretty special. I’d love to try this.
There aren’t many fish I love, but Tilapia is in my top 2 for sure. I’ll have to try this.
I love tilapia fish, can’t find it here but may try with cod too. Looks really delicious.
This is one of my favorite dishes! Tilapia is super healthy and clean food. Perfect for the diet! I haven’t tried it with almond crust. Definitely giving it a try.
Xo
Candace
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This recipe looks amazing! I’ve been trying to get my kids to eat more fish and this is a great way to get them on board.
We have tilapia at least once a week so I am always looking for new ways to fix it. This recipe sounds delicious and I’m sure it will find its way into our regular rotation.
I have never tried this dish before so it is something new to me. Will love to try it however and see for myself
Oh my! This is heavenly delicious for sure! My husband will be this favorite recipe.
This looks like a delicious meal. Definitely giving it a try.
my mom loves tilapia! I’ll have to try this delicious recipe for her birthday in may!
Great fish recipe, going to make this one!
Thanks so much!! I’m glad you’re going to try this one!