Best 8 Tilapia With Almonds Recipes

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Tilapia with almonds is a classic dish that combines the delicate flavor of tilapia with the nutty crunch of almonds. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or as part of a larger meal. This recipe uses simple ingredients and can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes. It is also a healthy option, as tilapia is a lean fish that is low in calories and high in protein.

In addition to the classic tilapia with almonds recipe, this article also includes several variations on the dish. These variations include tilapia with lemon and almonds, tilapia with tomatoes and almonds, and tilapia with spinach and almonds. Each variation offers a unique flavor profile, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste.

Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, tilapia with almonds is sure to please. With its delicious flavor and versatility, this dish is a great addition to any home cook's repertoire.

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

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



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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-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

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 ALMONDS



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This is a really easy, fast way to prepare tilapia fillets. My whole family loves it, even the babies! The basis for this recipe came from the back of the bag of frozen fillets.

Provided by ShiDawn

Categories     Tilapia

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb tilapia fillet
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium-high heat in non-stick skillet.
  • Add thawed fillets and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook 2 minutes on each side, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with fork.
  • Remove fillets to a plate.
  • Add almonds to skillet (a little more butter may be necessary), and toast lightly.
  • Stir in lemon juice.
  • Spoon almonds over fish and serve.

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

BROILED TILAPIA WITH ALMOND AND BREAD CRUMB TOPPING



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The almond bread crumb topping gives the broiled tilapia lots of additional flavor and a nice golden brown crunch. Can be served in individual cast iron skillets.

Provided by ANGELFROMHEAVEN

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (4 ounce) frozen tilapia fillets
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pinches garlic pepper, divided, or to taste
2 pinches lemon-pepper seasoning, divided, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large lemon, juiced, divided
¼ cup salted butter, melted
½ cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly brush a small cast iron pan or a baking pan with olive oil.
  • Brush frozen fish with 2 teaspoons olive oil and season both sides with garlic pepper, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, and pepper. Top with 1/2 of the lemon juice. Place fish in a broiler pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes. Turn fillets over and continue to bake, watching closely, until fish begins to flake, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a spatula to transfer fish to the prepared cast iron pan. Leave the oven on.
  • Top fish with 1/4 cup melted butter and the remaining lemon juice and season with garlic pepper, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, and pepper. Season bread crumbs as desired and mix with slivered almonds and 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle over fish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, watching closely and without turning, until golden brown on top, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 107.3 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 845.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh tilapia fillets. Frozen fillets can also be used, but they should be thawed before cooking.
  • To ensure the tilapia is cooked evenly, make sure the fillets are of uniform thickness. If necessary, use a sharp knife to trim the fillets to an even thickness.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tilapia. If the pan is too crowded, the fish will not cook evenly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tilapia. Tilapia is a delicate fish and it can easily become dry and overcooked. Cook the fish until it is just cooked through, which will take about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • To add extra flavor to the tilapia, try marinating it in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
  • Serve the tilapia with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Tilapia with almonds is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is cooked until it is tender and flaky, and the almonds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. This dish is also very versatile and can be served with a variety of sides.

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