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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).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings (1-1/2 cups salsa)

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts

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

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