Pecan-Crusted Tilapia

• Yield: Makes 4 servings
• Cook time:8 Minutes
• Prep time:10 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pecan halves
• 4 (6-oz.) fresh tilapia fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Golden Rum-Butter Sauce
• Garnishes: lemon wedge, fresh parsley sprig

Preparation

1. Process pecans in a food processor until finely chopped. Sprinkle fish fillets with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Dredge fish in finely chopped pecans.

2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add fish, and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until well browned and fish flakes with a fork. Serve with Golden Rum-Butter Sauce. Garnish, if desired.

From Southern Living January 2009