Pecan-Coconut Crusted Tilapia
A flavorful and easy-to-make dinner featuring tilapia fillets topped with a crunchy pecan and coconut crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the chopped pecans, shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the tilapia fillets on a lined baking sheet.
- Evenly top each tilapia fillet with the pecan-coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adjusting the nut and coconut amounts or adding spices like cayenne pepper for heat. Can be made gluten-free using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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