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How to Make Crisp Pecan Tilapia
This light tender tilapia dish with has a nice crunch to it and makes a great entrée for V-Day or any other day of the month!
10 min prep time
2servings
3 ounces
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the broiler. Lightly spray an 11x7x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a shallow dish, stir together the cornmeal, panko, cornstarch, and lemon pepper. Add the fish, turning to coat, shaking off any excess. Transfer to the baking pan. Lightly spray both sides of the fish with cooking spray.
- Broil for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer to plates. Drizzle with the lemon juice. Sprinkle with the pecans and parsley.
Nutrition facts
2 Servings
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Serving Size
3 ounces
- Amount per serving Calories 190
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Total Fat
8g
- Saturated Fat 1.5g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 75mg
- Sodium 35mg
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Total Carbohydrate
7g
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Total Sugars 0g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 24g
- Potassium 0mg
- Phosphorous 0mg
Ingredients
yellow cornmeal
2 tbsp
panko or plain dried bread crumbs
2 tbsp
Cornstarch
1 tsp
lemon pepper (salt-free)
1/2 tsp
tilapia (about 4-ounces each, rinsed and patted dry)
2
fresh lemon juice
2 tsp
pecans (coarsely chopped, dry-roasted)
2 tbsp
fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley (snipped)
1 tbsp
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