Best 6 Baked Almond Crusted Tilapia Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our baked almond-crusted tilapia, a tantalizing entrée that combines delicate flavors and crispy textures. This dish features tender tilapia fillets enveloped in a savory almond crust, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. Accompaniments include a refreshing lemon-herb sauce, a medley of roasted vegetables, and fluffy mashed potatoes, each complementing the tilapia perfectly. If you're seeking a vegetarian alternative, try our delectable almond-crusted tofu, where tofu takes center stage, offering a protein-packed and flavorful option. This recipe also includes a creamy avocado sauce, adding a rich and creamy element to the dish. For a lighter and healthier version, explore our air-fryer almond-crusted tilapia, which utilizes an air fryer to achieve a crispy crust while minimizing oil usage. And if you're craving a quick and easy meal, our pan-fried almond-crusted tilapia is your go-to recipe, offering a simplified yet satisfying culinary experience. Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse selection of almond-crusted tilapia recipes, catering to various dietary preferences and cooking techniques.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

5-INGREDIENT ALMOND-CRUSTED BAKED TILAPIA



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This almond crusted baked tilapia is super easy and super flavorful. A delicious, easy and healthy meal that's perfect for weeknights!

Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tilapia fillets (about 5-6 ounces each)
¼ cup butter (melted)
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
¼ cup finely chopped almonds*
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Optional garnish: lemon wedges and fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, or thyme)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to BROIL.
  • Spray a large, rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Combine almonds and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Combine melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush the butter mixture on both sides of the fish.
  • Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet, bottom side UP, and broil for 4 minutes.
  • Flip the fish over, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and almonds, and return to the broiler for about 3-5 more minutes, or until topping is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and herbs.
  • *I use my Cuisinart Mini Prep Food Processor to chop the raw almonds in about 30 seconds!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 fillet, Calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 192 mg, Fiber 0.7 g, Sugar 0.3 g

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

CRISPY ALMOND TILAPIA



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Since changing to a healthier style of cooking, I've come up with new coatings for baked fish. I use almonds, panko bread crumbs and a smidge of hot sauce to add crunchy texture with nice heat. -Amanda Flinner, Beaver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg
1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
3/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped and toasted
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together egg and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, toss almonds, bread crumbs, lemon zest and seasonings., Halve fillets lengthwise; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip in egg mixture, then in almond mixture, patting to adhere; place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TILAPIA CRUSTED WITH ALMONDS



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I made this with concerns of getting more Calcium into my diet. Almonds have 80 mg per 1 ounce. The almonds toasted up so nice giving this dish great flavor.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tilapia fillets
1/4 cup flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup sliced almonds
salt
pepper
Old Bay Seasoning
1 lemon
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 scallions, sliced

Steps:

  • Season tilapia with salt, pepper and old bay.
  • Dust with flour then dip into egg.
  • Press almond slices into the fish.
  • Heat butter and oil in an oven proof pan.
  • Carefully (so not to lose any almonds) place fillets into hot pan brown for 1 minute and flip gentle (again so not to lose any almonds) squeeze half of the lemon on the fish and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove gently to a platter squeeze remaining lemon.
  • Garnish with scallions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.8, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 205.8, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 3, Protein 40.3

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA FILLETS



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This recipe is quick and easy with plenty of flavor! Even my husband (who doesn't like fish that much) went back for seconds! Works well in low-carb diets.

Provided by France C

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tilapia fillets
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Whisk Parmesan cheese, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
  • Coat tilapia fillets with olive oil and press into the Parmesan cheese mixture. Arrange coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 280.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest tilapia fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Use a food processor to make the almond crust. This will ensure that the crust is evenly ground and has a fine texture.
  • Press the almond crust firmly onto the tilapia fillets. This will help the crust adhere to the fish and prevent it from falling off during baking.
  • Bake the tilapia fillets at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust and cook the fish quickly and evenly.
  • Serve the tilapia fillets immediately with your favorite sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Baked almond-crusted tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The almond crust is crispy and flavorful, and the tilapia is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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