Tilapia with Almonds

Elevate your seafood dinner with this delicious and elegant Tilapia with Almonds recipe! Delicately flaky tilapia fillets are coated in a crunchy almond crust, creating a delightful contrast of textures in every bite. Seasoned with a simple blend of salt and pepper, the fillets are dredged through a light flour-egg-almond coating, then pan-fried in a buttery olive oil mixture to golden perfection. The toasted almonds lend a nutty richness, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party dish, this recipe requires just 25 minutes to make and offers a restaurant-quality experience at home. Garnish with fresh parsley for a final touch of sophistication and serve alongside your favorite side dishes for a meal that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 0.5 cups Almonds, sliced
• 0.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place the flour. In the second dish, whisk together the egg and milk until smooth. In the third dish, spread out the sliced almonds evenly.

Step 3

Dip each tilapia fillet into the flour, coating both sides lightly, then into the egg mixture, and finally press it into the sliced almonds. Ensure the fillet is well-coated with almonds on both sides. Repeat with all fillets.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.

Step 5

Carefully place the almond-coated tilapia fillets into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through (an internal temperature of 145°F or 63°C).

Step 6

If needed, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet, and add more butter and olive oil as necessary.

Step 7

Remove the cooked fillets from the skillet and place on a serving plate.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for a burst of brightness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	652.1 grams (652.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1404

Total Fat 85.60g	110%
Saturated Fat 24.80g	124%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 512mg	171%
Sodium 1530mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 39.50g	14%
Dietary Fiber 8.70g	31%
Total Sugars 4.70g
Protein 127.00g	254%

Vitamin D 67IU	334%
Calcium 282mg	22%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 2133mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 35.4%

Carbs: 11.0%