Almond-Crusted Fish

Almond Crusted Fish with smoked paprika

From: Cuisine at Home. Issue No. 99
Makes 4 servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition: per serving: 287 cal; 15g total fat; 71 mg chol; 7g carb; 2g fiber; 32g protein

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbs fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 tbs smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 4 tilapia fillets
• olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; coat with nonstick spray.
2. Pulse almonds, panko, parsley, thyme, and 1 tbs oil in food processor until nuts are coarsely chopped. Season almond mixture with salt and pepper.
3. Combine paprika, salt, pepper. Place fillets on prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with paprika mixture, and brush with oil. Divide nut mixture among fillets, pressing to adhere. Roast fillets until firm, 12-15 minutes.