Best 7 Almond Crusted Tilapia Recipes

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Tilapia, a mild-flavored fish, pairs exceptionally well with the nutty flavor of almonds. This recipe showcases almond crusted tilapia, where the fish is coated in a crispy mixture of almonds, herbs, and seasonings, then baked to perfection.

The article also features a tantalizing collection of other tilapia recipes. Indulge in the flavors of lemon and garlic with the Lemon Garlic Tilapia, or experience the zesty kick of the Spicy Tilapia. For a tropical twist, try the Caribbean Tilapia, bursting with the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean. If you're looking for a healthier option, the Baked Tilapia with Vegetables is a delightful choice, featuring tender tilapia baked with a medley of colorful vegetables.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALMOND AND COCONUT CRUSTED TILAPIA



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This delicious mouth-watering recipe will please everyone at your table. This a Hawaiian-style recipe that goes well with any sides.

Provided by Tesha

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped toasted almonds
1 cup flaked coconut
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch nutmeg
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped onion
6 (5 ounce) fillets tilapia

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a large baking dish.
  • Place the beaten eggs in a shallow dish. Mix the almonds, coconut, sesame seeds, brown sugar, and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl. Stir the pineapple and onion together in a separate bowl. Dip each tilapia fillet into the beaten egg and then press into the almond mixture. Place the coated tilapia into the prepared dish. Spread the pineapple mixture over the coated fillets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 163.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA FOR TWO



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What a quick and easy dinner for two. The almond crust fries perfectly and has a slightly nutty flavor. We love the savoriness of the Parmesan cheese. It's delicious on the tender, delicate tilapia.

Provided by Katrina Freed

Categories     Fish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tilapia fillets
1 egg
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1/4 tsp parsley flakes
1 Tbsp flour
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c almonds, finely chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp butter
2 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • 1. In a shallow dish beat egg and add spices, then set aside.
  • 2. In a second shallow dish, mix finely chopped almonds with Parmesan cheese and set aside.
  • 3. Lightly dust each fillet with flour on both sides.
  • 4. Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 5. Dip floured fillets into egg mixture.
  • 6. Then dip into almonds and cheese mixture. Press down to collect as much coating as possible on both sides of each piece.
  • 7. When skillet is hot, saute the fillets turning only once till golden brown (approximately 2-1/2 minutes per side).
  • 8. Serve with lemon wedge garnish.

ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Categories     Fish     Bake     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4 main-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Lemons
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 Tilapia fillets (6 oz. each)
1/4 c. Sliced natural almonds
1 sm. Onion, chopped
1 Bag (12 oz.) trimmed fresh green beans
1 pkg. (10 oz.) sliced white mushrooms
2 Tbsp. water

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 F. From 1 lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice; cut second lemon into wedges. In cup, mix lemon peel and 1 tablespoon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. 2. Spray 13" by 9" glass baking dish with nonstick spray; place tilapia, dark side down, in dish. Drizzle tilapia with lemon mixture; top with almonds, pressing them on. Bake 15 minutes or until tilapia turns opaque. 3. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high 1 minute. Add onion and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in green beans, mushrooms, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Cook about 6 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates and green beans are tender-crisp. Tosss with remaining 2 Tablespoons lemon juice. Serve bean mixture with lemon wedges with tilapia

DIJON ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Number Of Ingredients 6

2 filets of tilapia (about 1 pound)
⠓ cup whole almonds
about ¼ cup dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt & pepper
coconut oil for pan-frying

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a food processor and process until finely chopped. About 20 seconds. Transfer chopped almonds to a shallow dish. Add paprika and mix together. Season the tilapia filets generously with salt & pepper. Spread mustard on both sides of the filet and then transfer to the almond mixture to coat both sides. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the filets in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side or until the fish is cooked through. Exterior should be browned and crispy but not burnt. Serve warm and garnish with parsley or lemon.

ALMOND-CRUSTED TILAPIA



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My husband came up with this creation for Easter dinner, as Tilapia is indigenous to the sea of Galilee. It remains the best fish I have ever put in my mouth, absolutely beyond restaurant quality.

Provided by Michelle Woolf

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic pepper
1 cup ground almonds
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
¼ cup all-purpose flour for dusting
6 tablespoons butter
salt to taste
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 sprigs parsley
8 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs with the lemon pepper and garlic pepper until blended; set aside. Stir together ground almonds with 1 cup of Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish until combined; set aside. Dust the tilapia fillets with flour, and shake off excess. Dip the tilapia in egg, then press into the almond mixture.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia in melted butter until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium, and season fillets with salt if desired. Sprinkle the tilapia with the remaining Parmesan cheese, cover, and continue cooking until the Parmesan cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the tilapia to a serving dish, and garnish with parsley springs and lemon wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 148.7 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 591.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

ALMOND AND PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Flavorful recipe for this farm-raised fish that is easy and done in minutes! The fish is broiled with a creamy cheese coating for an impressive flavor and texture. Be careful not to overcook the fish.

Provided by Melissa franz

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup buttery spread (such as Smart Balance®), softened
¼ cup slivered almonds, crushed
3 tablespoons reduced-fat olive oil mayonnaise
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon celery salt
1 pound tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a broiling pan with aluminum foil or spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese, garlic, buttery spread, almonds, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, basil, black pepper, onion powder, and celery salt together in a bowl.
  • Arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan; cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Broil in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip fillets, cover pan with aluminum foil, and broil for 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove aluminum foil and cover fillets with Parmesan cheese mixture. Broil in the oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is browned, about 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 566.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Even those of you not too keen on fish may just love this one! Tilapia is a very light fish and the breading of crushed almonds and Parmesan makes this a simply delightful entrée. Go on, give it a try!

Provided by Leslie Holt

Categories     Fish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Eggs
1 tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp garlic pepper
1 c ground almonds
1 c grated parmesan cheese
8 tilapia fillets
1/4 can(s) all purpose flour, for dusting
6 Tbsp butter
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Beat the eggs with the lemon pepper and garlic pepper until blended; set aside. Stir together ground almonds with 1 cup of Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish until combined; set aside. Dust the tilapia fillets with flour, and shake off excess. Dip the tilapia in egg, then press into the almond mixture.
  • 2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia in melted butter until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium, and season fillets with salt if desired. Sprinkle the tilapia with the remaining Parmesan cheese, cover, and continue cooking until the Parmesan cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Transfer the tilapia to a serving dish, and garnish with parsley springs and lemon wedges to serve. Enjoy!!

Tips:

  • Use fresh tilapia fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor.
  • To make the almond crust extra crispy, press the fillets firmly into the almond mixture before pan-frying.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tilapia, as it can become dry and tough.
  • Serve the almond-crusted tilapia immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

The almond-crusted tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is coated in a crispy almond crust that is full of flavor. The fish is cooked until it is flaky and tender, and it pairs perfectly with a variety of sides. Whether you are looking for a healthy and flavorful meal or a quick and easy dinner, the almond-crusted tilapia is a great option.

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