Almond Coated Basa

Crispy pan fried fish with an almond and parmesan coating

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  ground almonds
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon pepper or 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 2 (6 ounce)  basa fillets
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  tablespoon  oil

Directions

1. In a bowl combine ground almonds, parmesan cheese and spices.
2. In a seperate bowl, beat egg with buttermilk. Set aside.
3. Pat fish fillets dry. Coat in flour and shake off excess.
4. Dip fish fillets in egg mixture, then almond mixture and gently press almond mixture on fish.
5. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
6. Cook fish fillets for 3-5 minutes per side or until fish is opagque and flakes easily with a fork.