Cajun Spice Tilapia Fillets

Posted by Olivia on Mon, May 23, 2011

This recipe is clean, simple, and uncomplicated. It’s perfect for those regular days when you just want something straightforward yet yummy for dinner.

Tilapia is a great seafood choice as it contains heart-healthy fatty acids and is readily available both fresh and frozen. We made a classic crust with flour and our smoky, savory Olive Oil Roasted Almonds. The fish gets a slightly crunchy, wonderful crust from cooking in just minutes in a hot skillet.

Serve these family-friendly fillets with your fave side dishes—it’s very versatile. Warm rice, pasta, or a green salad would all work to make it a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Olive Oil Roasted Almonds

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon fave spice mix (we used Cajun)

• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

• 4 (4- to 5-ounce) tilapia fillets

• 2 tablespoons Arbequina Olive Oil

• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

• 1 large lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Place almonds in a food processor; pulse until finely ground. Add flour and spice mix; pulse until combined. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Season tilapia fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. Place into almond mixture and coat on all sides, shaking off excess.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add fillets to skillet, cooking one or two at a time. Cook 4 minutes per side, until slightly blackened and flaky. Transfer to a serving plate; repeat with remaining fillets.
4. To serve, top with parsley and lemon wedges.

Makes 4 servings.