Pistachio Crusted Tilapia Recipe

Pistachio Crusted Tilapia Recipe

  • 1/2 cup roasted pistachio nuts (shells removed)
  • 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 (7 ounce) tilapia fillets
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Olive oil, as needed
  • 1 large lemon cut into wedges
  1. Combine the first six ingredients in a food processor and pulse until incorporated and the nuts are chopped.
  2. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
  3. Heat the oil on medium in a cast iron (or other heavy) skillet.
  4. Dredge each tilapia fillet in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the bread crumb mixture taking care that the fish has a nice coating of bread crumbs
  5. Place the fillets in the pan and cook until crispy on each side, about 3 minutes per side.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges.