Pecan-Crusted Tilapia

Name: Pecan-Crusted 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 flour; 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets; 1 tablespoon oil, divided; lemon wedge

11 ingredients

8 steps

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 flour
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon oil, divided
lemon wedge

Directions

1

Combine breadcrumbs, pecans, salt, garlic, and pepper in a shallow dish.
2

Combine buttermilk and hot sauce (such as Tabasco) in a medium bowl.
3

Place flour in a third dish.
4

Dredge 1 fillet in flour, dip into buttermilk mixture, then into breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with remaining fillets.
5

Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a large skillet (non-stick works best) over medium-high heat.
6

Cook 2 fillets for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.
7

Add remaining oil and cook additional 2 fillets.
8

Serve with lemon!