Crispy Almond Baked Fish is a delectable dish that combines the delicate flavor of flaky fish with the satisfying crunch of toasted almonds. This recipe uses simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps to create a flavorful and visually appealing meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and those of your dinner guests.
The recipe features a variety of cooking techniques, including baking and pan-frying, which allows you to achieve the perfect combination of crispy skin and tender, flaky fish. The use of herbs and spices, such as lemon, thyme, and paprika, adds depth of flavor to the dish, while the crunchy almond topping provides a delightful textural contrast. This recipe also includes variations for using different types of fish and offers suggestions for side dishes to complete your meal.
FISH ALMONDINE
From when I was expecting my first baby, Alex, to well past the birth of my second child, Paige, I used to meet my grandmother, Ga-Ga, at Luby's Cafeteria in my hometown for lunch on an almost monthly basis. Luby's had a mega-long (it seemed like a football field, but probably wasn't quite) serving line of prefilled small plates holding such comfort foods as Jell-O salad, macaroni and cheese, Salisbury steak, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and slices of pie as far as the eye could see. But for me, the single most memorable dish at Luby's was their gloriously consistent Fish Almondine. No matter which seventeen sides I selected (okay, sometimes it was eighteen), Fish Almondine was always the main course for me. This is my best attempt to re-create the Luby's magic. (I love and miss you, Ga-Ga.)
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine the panko and almonds. Drizzle in the melted butter and toss until well combined.
- Add the parsley and toss it in . . .
- Then stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Put the flour in a shallow dish and add a pinch each of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Dredge both sides of the fish in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Spread a generous tablespoon of mayonnaise over each piece of fish . . .
- And sprinkle the crumb mixture on top, pressing lightly to make sure it sticks.
- Bake until the crumbs are golden and the fish is flaky, 16 to 18 minutes. Squeeze the lemon juice on top and serve.
BAKED FLOUNDER WITH PANKO AND PARMESAN
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large, shallow baking dish.
- Arrange flounder fillets on prepared baking dish and brush with 1 tablespoon butter. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl; sprinkle over flounder.
- Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully transfer fillets to a plate with a spatula.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 101.6 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 800.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CRISPY BAKED FISH (5 INGREDIENTS!)
This Five Ingredient Crispy Baked Fish is the best way to make a lightened-up fish and chips at home! Comes out perfectly browned and crispy every time.
Provided by Kristen McCaffrey
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Season fish with salt and pepper. Mix the breadcrumbs and Old Bay and place in a shallow dish.
- Dip the fish in flour on both sides, then in the eggs, and then in the breadcrumbs. Repeat with all the fish pieces. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Spray additional cooking spray on top of the fish.
- Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Spray additional cooking spray on top of the fish. Bake for about 16-20 minutes until the fish is flaky.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 oz fish, Calories 294 cal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 42 g, Fiber 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 197 mg, Sodium 825 mg, Sugar 1 g
FISH WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
This is an easy dish that you can put on the table when you have friends coming around after a long day's work. The soft-fleshed cod (or any other meaty white fish) is offset by the crunchy almonds. Serve alongside a pile of fresh green beans, cooked until just tender, but still bright.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a large dry nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add almonds. Stir constantly until they are tinged with color. Take from heat, and transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Season both sides of the fish well with salt and pepper. Place the same pan over medium heat, and add butter and olive oil. When both begin to bubble, add cod fillets skin side up. Brown fish until opaque all the way through, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Transfer fish to a warm serving plate, skin side down.
- Reduce heat under pan to low, and add lemon juice. Stir to blend with butter and oil, then pour this sauce over fillets. Scatter parsley over cod, and scatter with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 314, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 522 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CRISPY ALMOND TILAPIA
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
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
YUMMY CRISPY BAKED FISH
Easy and healthier way to get crispy tasty fish. NOTE: you MUST use the right pan! Please be sure to use a broiler pan so the breading gets hot air on the bottom too and isn't soggy on the bottom when you go to turn it. OR use a cooling rack on a cookie sheet. Do not use a pan with sides as that will steam the fish, not make it crispy. I have never had the breading fall off using the correct methods. If you don't care for cornmeal use panko. I have used mostly mild whitefish like catfish or tilapia with great results. Don't be scared by the number of ingredients-it is mostly spices and herbs. Please adjust the spices, especially salt, to your taste. I have tried to post a balanced blend here but feel free to adjust mild, spicy, lower sodium etc...
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix milk, vinegar and mustard and let set for 15 minutes. This will make a mustardy, buttermilky dressing to coat the fish.
- In a separate bowl mix cornmeal or panko with all the seasonings.
- Dip fish fillets in the milk mixture and then in the dry mixture.
- Spray broiling pan with cooking spray or brush with a little olive oil.
- Place fillets on prepared pan and place pan under broiler 4 inches from heat.
- Broil for 4 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. (Thicker filets will take longer. This timing is for tilapia)
- Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
CRISPY BAKED FISH WITH TARTAR SAUCE
Charming fish shacks and salty sea air aren't a weeknight possibility for most of us, but thankfully, this recipe is. It features a clever technique from recipe developer Molly Kreuger: Creamy tartar sauce is spread on the fish to add flavor, keep the fillets moist during cooking and help the bread crumbs adhere to the fish. (Feel free to use your favorite tartar sauce in place of the one below.) The fish is baked until nearly cooked through, then broiled to toast the breadcrumb topping. The end result is crispy, creamy, tangy and moist, all of which is achieved without having to deal with a big pot of oil. Eat with more tartar sauce and a squeeze of lemon.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees and set a rack in the upper part. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, capers, pickles, herbs and Worcestershire sauce. Using a Microplane, finely grate the garlic into the bowl, then grate in the zest of the lemon. (Hold onto the lemon; you'll use the juice later.) Stir to combine and season the tartar sauce to taste with salt and lots of pepper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the panko and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Pat the fish dry on all sides and season lightly all over with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly greased or foil-lined sheet pan. Coat the top with a thin layer of the tartar sauce (a scant tablespoon per fillet). Sprinkle the panko evenly on top (about 2 tablespoons per fillet), pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake the fish on the top rack until almost cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes for fillets between ½- and ¾-inch-thick (though you should check earlier, if using a thinner fish). An instant-read thermometer should read somewhere between 125 and 130 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the fish.
- Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon juice from the lemon to the tartar sauce and cut the remaining lemon into 4 wedges for serving.
- When the fish is nearly cooked through, switch the oven to broil. Broil the fish on the top rack until the bread crumbs are golden and the fish flakes easily and registers 140 degrees in the thickest part, 2 to 3 minutes. Eat with a spoonful of tartar sauce, more black pepper and a squeeze of lemon. (Any extra tartar sauce will keep for up to a week in the fridge.)
ALMOND-CRUSTED TILAPIA
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
Tips:
- Choose the right fish: For this recipe, firm fish fillets such as cod, tilapia, or salmon work best.
- Make sure the fish is dry before coating: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to ensure the coating adheres properly.
- Use a light hand when coating the fish: Press the fish fillets into the almond mixture gently to avoid breaking them.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Make sure to leave enough space between the fish fillets on the baking sheet so that they cook evenly.
- Bake the fish until it is cooked through: The internal temperature of the fish should reach 145°F (63°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.
- Serve immediately: Crispy almond-baked fish is best served hot out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Crispy almond-baked fish is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy fish. It is easy to make and can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice. This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids and protein.
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