Best 7 Tilapia With Almond Crust Recipes

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**Crispy Tilapia with Almond Crust: A Culinary Delight**

Tilapia, a mild-flavored fish, takes on a delectable new dimension with the addition of an almond crust. This combination creates a delightful sensory experience, blending the delicate taste of tilapia with the nutty flavor and satisfying crunch of almonds. The result is a dish that is both elegant and approachable, perfect for any occasion.

**An Array of Almond-Crusted Tilapia Recipes to Suit Every Palate**

The article presents a diverse collection of almond-crusted tilapia recipes, each offering a unique culinary journey. From the classic almond-crusted tilapia, where the fish is coated in a mixture of almonds, bread crumbs, and herbs, to the tantalizing Parmesan almond-crusted tilapia, which adds a touch of cheesy goodness, there's a recipe here to cater to every taste preference.

For those seeking a healthier option, the article features a baked almond-crusted tilapia recipe that utilizes the oven's dry heat to create a crispy crust while retaining the fish's moist and flaky texture. For those who prefer a more indulgent experience, the pan-fried almond-crusted tilapia recipe delivers a golden-brown crust and perfectly cooked tilapia.

Accompanying the recipes are detailed instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve culinary success. Helpful tips and variations are also provided, encouraging experimentation and customization to suit individual preferences. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventure, this article provides everything you need to create a memorable almond-crusted tilapia dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

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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This almond crusted tilapia has just 5 ingredients and is light, healthy, and super easy. Crushed almonds give perfect texture and flavor to the tilapia.

Provided by Pinch of Yum

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup salted almonds
1/4 cup breadcrumbs, plain or seasoned
2-4 tilapia filets (I always have enough crumbs if I'm using 4 smaller filets)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1-2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
parmesan cheese, fresh lemon, or sea salt for topping

Steps:

  • Place the almonds and breadcrumbs in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground into a crumb-like mixture. Place the crumb mixture on a plate or in a shallow bowl.
  • Heat oil and butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Spread each tilapia filet with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard on both sides. Press the tilapia into the crumbs to get it coated on both sides. I usually do this several times to make sure the whole thing gets covered.
  • Place the fish into the frying pan and cook for several minutes on each side, until the outside is browned and the fish is fully cooked. I usually just check the middle of the fish for doneness - pieces will flake off easily when it's done.
  • Serve with parmesan, sea salt, or lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Sugar 1.3 g, Sodium 601.4 mg, Fat 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg

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

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

TILAPIA WITH ALMOND CRUST



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Make and share this Tilapia With Almond Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Tilapia

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs, unseasoned
3/4 cup almonds, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup flour
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets or 4 (6 ounce) red snapper
2 tablespoons oil
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Combine bread crumbs, almonds, salt, garlic powder and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Pour buttermilk in another shallow dish.
  • Pour flour on a sheet of wax paper.
  • Rinse the fillets with water and pat them dry with paper towels. Dredge the fillets in the flour, then dip them in buttermilk. Dredge them in the almond mixture. Place the fillets on a small cookie pan that has been dusted with a bit of the almond mix and chill for about 20 minutes for the almond crust to set.
  • Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add two fillets, cook them about three minutes on each side until they are browned and the fish flakes when tested with a fork.
  • Remove them to a platter to keep warm. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook the remaining fillets. If you have a large skillet, you can do all four at once.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.8, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 680.1, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 46.1

Tips:

  • Make sure the tilapia fillets are thin and evenly sized so they cook evenly.
  • To ensure crispy almond crust, use finely ground almonds and press them firmly onto the tilapia fillets.
  • If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by finely grinding almonds in a food processor or blender.
  • For a nutty flavor, toast the almonds before using them in the crust.
  • Season the tilapia fillets generously with salt and pepper before coating them in the almond crust.
  • Use a nonstick skillet to cook the tilapia fillets to prevent them from sticking.
  • Cook the tilapia fillets over medium heat so they cook through without burning.
  • Serve the tilapia fillets immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

If you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to cook tilapia, then this recipe for tilapia with almond crust is perfect for you. This dish is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. The almond crust adds a crispy and flavorful coating to the tilapia, while the lemon butter sauce adds a bright and refreshing flavor. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.

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