Crispy Almond Tilapia Recipe

By Gazelle

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped and toasted
• 1/3 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together egg and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, toss almonds, bread crumbs, lemon peel and spices.

Halve fillets lengthwise; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip in egg mixture, then in almond mixture, patting to adhere; place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings.