Almond Crusted Fish

What’s for dinner? “I don’t know, what do you want?” It seems this is a common problem and maybe it is for you as well. So we decided to try something a bit different in the kitchen. This article in Cuisine at home was all about Mediterranean Menus. Mediterranean food is full of bright flavors and fresh ingredients and has always been considered one of the healthiest ways of eating.


Almond Crusted Fish with smoked paprika
~Cuisine at home magazine May/June 2013

Pulse:
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

Combine:
1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
½ tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. black pepper
4 tilapia fillets (5-6 oz. each)
Olive Oil



Preheat over to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; coat with nonstick spray. Pulse almonds, panko, parsley, thyme, and 1 Tbsp. oil in a food processor until nuts are coarsely chopped. Season almond mixture with salt and pepper. Combine paprika, ½ tsp, salt, and ½ tsp. pepper. Place fillets on prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with paprika mixture, and brush with oil. Divide nut mixture among fillets, pressing to adhere. Roast fillets, until firm 12-15 minutes.



Tupps Tidbits ~ use any fresh white fish available, halibut would be exceptional but pricey, tilapia is a reasonably priced alternative

This came together quickly and tasted great! Be sure to give this one a try and the next time someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” You can say…This is definitely a KEEPER at our house!