Almond Breaded Tilapia Nuggets With Cajun Rub Serv...

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 4

I wanted something new other then chicken Nuggets something spicy that my guest would clamor for at this gathering as well future gatherings. The tangy buttermilk and sweet almonds breading has just enough cayenne to give it a good bite and is offset by the honey BBQ sauce and Greek style yogurt.

Ingredients:

tilapia cut into two-inch by two- inch strips.

cajun rub

1teaspoon sea salt

1teaspoon garlic powder

1teaspoon cayenne pepper

breading

2 cups of barley bread crumbs or whole wheat bread crumbs.

1/2 cup sliced almonds course ground

4 tablespoons of fresh parsley rough chopped.

1/2-teaspoon cayenne

1/2-teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1-cup buttermilk

one large egg

for frying

4 tablespoons sweet butter

4 tablespoons olive oil

honey habanero bbq sauce

1/2 cup of honey

1/4-cup habenero chipotle bb-q-sauce recipe (see my recipe)

1/2-cup greek style yogurt

Directions:

1. Beat the egg and add the buttermilk and beat until blended.
2. Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl set aside
3. Combine the breading ingredients set aside.
4. Sprinkle the Tilapia with the Cajun Rub and rub it evenly on both sides of the fish.
5. Add the flour to a bowl and toss the Tilapia to coat shake off excess flour.
6. Heat a fry pan with the oil and butter on medium high heat.
7. Dip a few pieces at a time into the buttermilk mixture and coat generously with the breadcrumb mixture.
8. Fry until golden on each side and place on cookie sheet lined with a paper towel.
9. Repeat until all the tilapia is finished.
10. Serve on a warmed plate with Honey BBQ Sauce and a dollop of Greek style yogurt.

By RecipeOfHealth.com