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Pecan-Crusted Tilapia
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is my favorite way to make tilapia.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets or 4 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
4 lemon wedges
Directions:
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish.
2. Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a medium bowl.
3. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge 1 fillet in flour.
4. Dip in buttermilk mixture.
5. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
6. Repeat procedure with remaining fillets, flour, buttermilk mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
7. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
8. Add 2 fillets and cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
9. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and fillets.
10. Serve with lemon wedges.
By RecipeOfHealth.com