Tilapia Caramel Nut Granola Crusted Tilapia

The carmel and nuts give the Tilapia a really great taste and it also helps keep it nice and moist.

• Ready In: 36 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 1⁄2 cup  caramel, nut granola snacks (ground in a food processor is best)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1  tablespoon  oil, divided (for frying)
•  lemon wedge (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1.Combine ground Granola, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow dish.
2. 2.Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a medium bowl.
3. 3.Place flour in a third dish.
4. 4.Dredge 1 fillet in flour, dip into buttermilk mixture, then into granola mixture. Repeat with remaining fillets.
5. 5.Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. 6.Cook 2 fillets for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.
7. 7.Add remaining oil and cook additional 2 fillets.
8. 8.Garnish the Caramel Nut Granola Crusted Tilapia with a lemon wedges.