Almond and Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Recipe by:Franzy

"Flavorful recipe for this farm-raised fish that is easy and done in minutes! The fish is broiled with a creamy cheese coating for an impressive flavor and texture. Be careful not to overcook the fish.

Note: I used haddock instead of tilapia.

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Ingredients

4 servings 344 cals

1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup buttery spread (such as Smart Balance ®, softened

¼ cup slivered almonds, crushed

2 tablespoons reduced-fat olive oil mayonnaise (I used regular Hellman’s)

1 tablespoon bread crumbs

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (I did not use)

1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay ®

¼ teaspoon dried basil

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon celery salt (I did not use)

1 pound tilapia fillets

Directions

Prep 10 m Cook 10 m Ready In 20 m

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a broiling pan with aluminum foil or spray with olive oil cooking spray.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.

Mix Parmesan cheese, garlic, buttery spread, almonds, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, basil, black pepper, onion powder, and celery salt together in a bowl.

Arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan; cover pan with aluminum foil.

Broil in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes (You will need to broil about 5 minutes each side for the haddock – depending on the thickness). Flip fillets, cover pan with aluminum foil, and broil for 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove aluminum foil and cover fillets with Parmesan cheese mixture. Broil in the oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is browned, about 2 more minutes.