Macadamia Crusted Tilapia

Name: Macadamia Crusted Tilapia
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings (1-1/2 cups salsa).
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1-3/4 cups macadamia nuts, finely chopped; 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each); 1 tablespoon butter, melted; PINEAPPLE SALSA:; 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

A refreshing pineapple salsa complements these crispy golden fillets. The colorful entree will make an impression with guests. I like to garnish each fillet with whole macadamia nuts. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups macadamia nuts, finely chopped
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
PINEAPPLE SALSA:
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and cayenne. Place flour and macadamia nuts in separate shallow bowls. Coat tilapia with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with nuts.
Place on a greased baking sheet; drizzle with butter. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a small serving bowl, combine the pineapple, red pepper, onions, sugar, jalapeno, lime juice and ginger; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with fish.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 681 calories, 51g fat (10g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein.

Originally published as Macadamia Crusted Tilapia with Pineapple Relish in Taste of Home December/January 2007

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linsvin

Mar 22, 2009

Alot going on with the different flavors...hard to taste the fish. Make sure you finely ground the nuts and apply lightly on the fillets. Will make again but not smother the fish with the salsa.