Sick of the same old fish? Crusting fish with nuts, seeds, or herbs adds great flavor and is very simple. Toasting pecans really makes them 'come alive', so make sure not to skip that important step. I served this fish with quick broiled zucchini slices, but any green vegetable will do. An added bonus to this meal: It will take less than 15 minutes to make, including prep!
2 large pieces of tilapia (or 4 small)
1/4 cup of pecans, toasted
extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
salt and pepper
pinch of cayenne pepper
lemon wedges for serving
1. Preheat broiler
2. Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Put a large pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the butter and about a teaspoon of oil.
3. When butter/oil mixture is melted and hot, add tilapia. Let sear (don't push it around.)
4. While tilapia is searing, prepare the pecans by combining them in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon olive oil, a little salt, pepper, and cayenne (to taste).
5. Flip the tilapia and evenly distribute the pecan mixture over the fish. Transfer to the broiler. (Pay attention while broiling as nuts burn quickly. ) Fish should go under the broiler for less than a minute. (If you have particularly thick pieces of fish, leave the second side on the stove for a minute or two longer to make sure they're cooked through.)
6. Take out of the oven and serve immediately.
Serves 2.
Printable version here.
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