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Pecan Crusted Tilapia Recipe

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Get some extra heart-healthy fats in your diet with this easy and delicious Pecan Crusted Tilapia Recipe.

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The sweet, yet delicate flavor of the pecans goes perfectly with the mild tilapia. And the cornflakes help to keep it light and crispy. Each serving is just 6 Points, and it’s got a lot of protein in it, while still being a low-carb recipe.

This has become one of my go-to Weight Watchers fish recipes when I need something quick and easy, healthy for my family, and still low in Points for me. The fat from the nuts and fish is very satisfying without being oily or greasy.

This Pecan Crusted Tilapia recipe goes wonderfully with some steamed vegetables and or a flavorful salad. Enjoy!


pecan crusted tilapia

Pecan Crusted Tilapia Recipe

Calories230 kcal
Carbohydrates14 g
Fat7 g
Protein25 g
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 4
  • 1 lb fresh tilapia fillets
  • 1 cup cornflakes cereal
  • ¼ cup pecans - roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup fat free buttermilk
  • ¼ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp light butter
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine cornflakes, pecans, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, until they have formed a breadcrumb-like consistency.
  • Season both sides of tilapia with additional salt and pepper.
  • Dredge fish fillets by dipping them in flour first, then dip them in buttermilk, and then finish with the cornflakes and pecan mixture.
  • Heat butter in a large, nonstick skillet and set on medium-high heat. Cook tilapia fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until well browned and fish flakes with a fork.
  • Serve with a lemon wedge, and squeeze lemon juice over fillets just before eating.

Equipment

1 Skillet
1 Food Processor

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 of the entire recipeCalories: 230 kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 14 g (5%)Protein: 25 g (50%)Fat: 7 g (11%)Fiber: 1 g (4%)
CourseDinner Recipes, Main Course Recipes
CuisineAmerican Recipes
DietLow Calorie Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
KeywordPecan Crusted Tilapia Recipe
Main IngredientFish Recipes
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2 Comments

  1. dblo Reply

    Not bad, very easy. We had some Salmon lying so I had to substitute, and it was good. For my tastes I could go for a bit less salt. Curious to see how it does with the intended fish.

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