Nut-Crusted Fish

Submitted by Chef #496185

"I was tired of the same garlic-and-paprika fish fillets, even though they're easy, so this recipe was born!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6 fillets
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 white fish fillets, such as tilapia or flounder
• 1⁄8 cup dry white wine, such as Chardonnay or 1/8 cup pinot grigio wine
• 1⁄8 cup fresh lime juice
• 1⁄8 cup olive oil
• 1 egg
• 2 cups crushed walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup panko breadcrumbs, breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper

directions

1. Marinate fish in wine, olive oil, and lime juice at least two hours, until ready to coat. Reserve marinade.
2. In large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, walnuts, and spices.
3. Beat the egg and dip each fillet into egg.
4. Coat fillets in walnut mixture, making coating as thick as possible.
5. Place in pan and pour leftover marinade into edge of pan, taking care not to wash off the breading.
6. Bake, covered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes when poked with a fork.
7. Serve with lightly seasoned rice pilaf or quinoa and steamed vegetables.