PECAN-CRUSTED TILAPIA

Submitted by: Mary (Bo's Wife)

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

• 2 tbs finely chopped pecans

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk

• 1/2 tsp hot sauce

• 3 tbs all-purpose flour

• 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets

• 1 tbs vegetable oil, divided

• 4 lemon wedges

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in shallow dish.  Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in medium bowl, place flour in a shallow dish.  Dredge 1 fillet in flour.  Dip in buttermilk mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture.  Repeat procedure with remaining fillets, flour, buttermilk mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.

2. Heat 1 1/2 tspns oil in large non-stick skillet over medium high heat.  Add 2 fillets, cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.  Repeat procedure with remaining oil and fillets.  Serve with lemon wedges.  Yields 4 servings. 

HINTS

• Serve with rice and coleslaw, or cheese grits and sautéed greens. 

 

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