Almond-Crusted Tilapia

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 1 c. sliced almonds, divided
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 4 (6 oz.) tilapia fillets
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 Tb. butter
• 2 Tb. olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Process 1/2 c. almonds in a food processor until finely chopped. Stir together finely chopped almonds and 1/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl.

2. Sprinkle fish with salt; dredge in almonds mixture.

3. Melt butter with olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat; add fish and cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Transfer to a serving plate.

4. Add remaining 1/2 cup almonds to skillet, and cook, sitrring often, 1 minute or until golden. Remove almonds with a slotted spoon, and sprinkle over fish.