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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Nut-crusted tilapia

We have made this twice and it is quite tasty.

4 six-oz tilapia or snapper fillets
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped nuts- pecans, almonds, or cashews
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk with 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, more if you prefer
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
4 lemon wedges

Combine breadcrumbs, nuts, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow dish (pie plate works well).  Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl.  Place flour in a shallow dish.  Dredge fillets in flour, then dip in buttermilk mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.  Heat half of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add two fillets and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.  Continue with remaining oil and fillets.  Serve with lemon wedges.

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