Best 7 Nut Crusted Fried Fish Recipes

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Indulge in a crispy and flavorful culinary experience with our nut-crusted fried fish recipes. These delectable dishes combine the goodness of tender fish fillets coated in a crunchy crust made from a variety of nuts, breadcrumbs, and herbs. Discover a range of recipes that cater to diverse tastes, including a classic nut-crusted fried fish recipe, a tantalizing almond-crusted tilapia recipe, and a zesty lemon-herb nut-crusted cod recipe. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and suggestions for delicious sides to complete your meal. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these irresistible nut-crusted fried fish creations that are perfect for any occasion.

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

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS



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What a fresh, fun, absolutely delicious way to fix orange roughy in a hurry! Our taste panel relished the nutty crunch of the pistachio and parsley crust. A great way to bring more fish-and omega 3s-to the family table. Marie Stupin - Roanoke, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg white, beaten
1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 orange roughy fillets (6 ounces each)
4 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place egg white in a shallow bowl. Combine the pistachios, bread crumbs, parsley, pepper and salt in another shallow bowl. Dip fillets in egg white, then pistachio mixture., Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED MAHI MAHI



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ounces (about 1 1/4 cups) coarsely ground, roasted macadamia nuts
1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted
Vegetable oil, for brushing foil
4 (6 to 8-ounce) mahi mahi fillets
Kosher salt and pepper
2 tablespoons coconut milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together the nuts, panko, flour, and butter. Set aside.
  • Place a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it liberally with vegetable oil. Place the mahi mahi on the foil and sprinkle each fillet with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush each fillet with the coconut milk. Divide the nut mixture among the tops of the 4 fillets, patting the mixture to spread and adhere to the fillets. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

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

QUICK AND EASY PECAN-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS RECIPE



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Pecan-Crusted Fish Fillets cooked to flaky perfection is my new favorite seafood dish. With fresh grouper fillets coated in crunchy, buttery pecans and crispy panko, this easy recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimum effort.

Provided by Sharon Rigsby

Categories     Dinner

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 fish fillets (six ounces each, skinless, approximately one inch thick)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup pecan pieces
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (I like Zatarain's)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the pecans in a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped. Do not over-process or you will end up with pecan meal or pecan butter.
  • Add the finely chopped pecans and the panko crumbs to a shallow dish or pie plate and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Add the mayonnaise and creole seasoning to a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Evenly spread a thin layer of the mayonnaise mixture on all sides of the fillets.
  • Dredge each fillet in the nut mixture, making sure to coat all sides evenly.
  • Heat a large, 12-inch, non-stick oven-proof or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the fillets and cook for three minutes. Turn the fillets over and cook three minutes on the other side.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and let the fish finish cooking. This should take about five minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
  • The fish is done when it is opaque and flakes easily when pierced with a fork.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 760 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PECAN-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS



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Turn the catch of the day into delicious dinner in only 25 minutes. Hot pecan-crusted fish fillets are cooked easily on stove top and are served with lemon wedges.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup finely chopped pecans (not ground)
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 pound sole, orange roughy, walleye pike or other delicate fish fillets, about 1/2 inch thick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Mix pecans, bread crumbs and lemon peel in shallow bowl. Beat egg and milk with wire whisk or fork in another shallow bowl.
  • Cut fish into 4 serving pieces. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Coat fish with egg mixture, then coat well with pecan mixture, pressing slightly into fish.
  • Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fish. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 6 to 10 minutes, turning once carefully with 2 pancake turners, until fish flakes easily with fork and is brown. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

PINE NUT-CRUSTED FISH



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Categories     Bread     Salad     Fish     Nut     Side     Pine Nut

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1 egg
1 1/2 pounds fish fillets
Olive oil

Steps:

  • In a blender or the bowl of a food processor, combine the bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, grated lemon peel, salt, and pepper, and process until well blended. Add the pine nuts and process until they are evenly chopped. Place the bread crumb mixture in a shallow bowl large enough to hold a single fish fillet. In another bowl, beat the egg.
  • Dip each fillet into the beaten egg and then coat each side with the bread crumb mixture. Place the breaded fillets on a piece of waxed paper or a plate.
  • Heat a large skillet and add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. On medium heat, cook the fillets for about 4 minutes for every 1/2 inch of thickness. Turn the fish and cook on the second side for an equal amount of time. If you need to cook the fish in batches, add more oil for each batch.
  • Serving & menu ideas
  • Serve something fresh and colorful on the side: Tomatoes & Onions with Mint (page 205), Broccoli Tomato Salad (page 204), or Broccoli Slaw (page 208).

NUT-CRUSTED FISH



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I was tired of the same garlic-and-paprika fish fillets, even though they're easy, so this recipe was born!

Provided by YouKnowWho18

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 40m

Yield 6 fillets, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 white fish fillets, such as tilapia or flounder
1/8 cup dry white wine, such as Chardonnay or 1/8 cup pinot grigio wine
1/8 cup fresh lime juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1 egg
2 cups crushed walnuts
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Marinate fish in wine, olive oil, and lime juice at least two hours, until ready to coat. Reserve marinade.
  • In large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, walnuts, and spices.
  • Beat the egg and dip each fillet into egg.
  • Coat fillets in walnut mixture, making coating as thick as possible.
  • Place in pan and pour leftover marinade into edge of pan, taking care not to wash off the breading.
  • Bake, covered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes when poked with a fork.
  • Serve with lightly seasoned rice pilaf or quinoa and steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.1, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 96.9, Sodium 147.3, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 25.1

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Fish: Select firm-fleshed fish like tilapia, cod, or catfish that can withstand the frying process without falling apart.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh herbs, spices, and nuts provide the best flavor. If using dried herbs, use half the amount.
  • Make a Flavorful Nut Crust: Combine chopped nuts, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, and seasonings to create a flavorful and crunchy crust.
  • Season the Fish Properly: Season the fish with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings before coating it in the nut crust.
  • Fry the Fish at the Right Temperature: Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C) before frying the fish. This helps create a crispy crust and prevents the fish from becoming greasy.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Fry the fish in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. This ensures that the fish cooks evenly and doesn't steam.
  • Drain the Fish on Paper Towels: After frying, transfer the fish to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Serve with Your Favorite Dipping Sauce: Serve the fried fish with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or any other desired dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Nut-crusted fried fish is an easy and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its crispy crust, tender fish, and flavorful nut topping, this dish is sure to be a hit. Experiment with different types of fish, nuts, and seasonings to create your own unique variation of this classic recipe. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, nut-crusted fried fish is a great way to enjoy a tasty and satisfying meal.

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