Macadamia-Crusted Tilapia

August 20, 2013

I really love a light, not-fishy-tasting fish, and tilapia is just that. This version is "breaded" with finely-chopped delectable Macadamia nuts and then served with fresh pineapple/red pepper salsa. It's summer on a plate, though I'm sure I'll still yearn for it come Fall. We baked ours as per the recipe's instructions, but I'm sure you could grill it in foil, if that's the method you prefer. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.

2 eggs
1/8 t. cayenne pepper
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 3/4 c. macadamia nuts, finely chopped
4 tilapia fillets (6 oz. each)
1 T. butter, melted (you can omit this if you want it to be more healthy)

PINEAPPLE SALSA

1 c. cubed fresh pineapple (can also used canned)
1/4 c. chopped sweet red pepper
3 T. thinly sliced green onions
2 T. sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 T. lime juice
1/2 t. minced fresh gingerroot (I left this out)
2 T. minced fresh cilantro

In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and cayenne. Place the flour and macadamia nuts in separate shallow bowls. Coat tilapia with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with nuts. Place on a greased...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
2182

Sodium
176mg
7% DV

Fat
181g
278% DV

Protein
63g
126% DV

Carbs
84g
28% DV

Fiber
17g
68% DV

Dinner Baked