Almond-Coated Tilapia
This is a very simple supper with just 6 ingredients and you can substitute the tilapia with flounder, catfish, or orange roughy. Be sure to cook them in a skillet that is large enough to hold them comfortably. If all you have is a small skillet, then cook them in batches.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of sliced almonds divided
- ¼ cup of all-purpose flour
- 4 pieces 6-oz. tilapia fillets
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Process 1/2 cup of the almonds in your food processor until they are finely chopped.
- Transfer to a shallow bowl.
- Add in the 1/4 cup of flour and combine.
- Evenly season the tilapia fillet with salt, and then rub with almond mixture.
- In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter with olive oil on medium heat.
- Arrange the almond coated fillets in the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes every side, until golden brown.
- Transfer to a serving plate when cooked.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup of almonds in the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring often, until golden.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the almonds.
- Sprinkle over fish and serve.
