Pecan-Crusted Tilapia
Fish
- 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
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