Crisp Pecan Tilapia

How to Make Crisp Pecan Tilapia

This light tender tilapia dish with has a nice crunch to it and makes a great entrée for V-Day or any other day of the month!


10 min prep time


2servings


3 ounces

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the broiler. Lightly spray an 11x7x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a shallow dish, stir together the cornmeal, panko, cornstarch, and lemon pepper. Add the fish, turning to coat, shaking off any excess. Transfer to the baking pan. Lightly spray both sides of the fish with cooking spray.
  3. Broil for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer to plates. Drizzle with the lemon juice. Sprinkle with the pecans and parsley.
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Nutrition facts

2 Servings



  • Serving Size

    3 ounces


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    190

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    8g

    10%

    • Saturated Fat
      1.5g

      8%

  • Cholesterol
    75mg

    25%

  • Sodium
    35mg

    2%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    7g

    3%

    • Dietary Fiber
      1g

      4%

  • Protein
    24g

Ingredients

yellow cornmeal
2 tbsp

panko or plain dried bread crumbs
2 tbsp

Cornstarch
1 tsp

lemon pepper (salt-free)
1/2 tsp

tilapia (about 4-ounces each, rinsed and patted dry)
2

fresh lemon juice
2 tsp

pecans (coarsely chopped, dry-roasted)
2 tbsp

fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley (snipped)
1 tbsp