Pecan Crusted Tilapia

pecan crusted tilapia

I’m not a huge fish fan. I used to be before I got pregnant with Annie – but after that, my love of seafood tanked. Now I can tolerate salmon, tuna, and tilapia. Other than that, it doesn’t come into this house. Yuck! And all those pictures I see on Pinterest of those soups with actual seafood shells in them? No thank you – I don’t want to have to dig my dinner out of a shell before I can eat it. Unless it’s a peanut…that’s different.

As part of Cooking Through Stacy’s Stash, I made this lovely Pecan Crusted Tilapia…and we all chowed down on it! Even Annie – The Skeptical One. That’s high praise in my book.

When I saw that tilapia was on sale at Ingles, I knew I would buy some and try this recipe – and now I’m passing it along to you…no shells included.

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Pecan Crusted Tilapia

There will be no substitutions made in any recipe in this book – it’s all whole foods friendly…every last recipe. Booya. I made it exactly as stated – and what a wonderful recipe that calls for real butter. *Slobber*

Leigh Ann was gracious enough to let me post her recipe here – to get the other fabulous recipes, you’ll have to buy the book. It’s only $4.99 which is well worth the money…that’s a penny cheaper than my cookbook. ;-) You can visit the website and see all the book has to offer – including a video showing the recipes. Yummy! It’s better than Food Network.

We really loved this Pecan Crusted Tilapia and I can’t wait to make it again the next time I find tilapia on sale! :-) I have to wait for a sale…cause that’s how I roll.

Pecan Crusted Tilapia

Pecan Crusted Tilapia

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • ½ cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put butter in a baking dish that will fit all 4 fillets. Place in oven to heat dish and melt butter.
  2. When butter is melted, remove  from oven. Place fillets in dish – sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Liberally sprinkle with pecans and pat down to press into fish. Sprinkle all filets with Parmesan cheese.
  3. Return dish to oven and bake 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Yield: 4 servings

THM Compliant: This is an S main dish.

FYI: I’m an affiliate for Leigh Ann’s cookbook because it was so stinkin’ awesome I had to get in on promoting it.  But as always, you know I wouldn’t recommend anything to you I didn’t love myself.

Pecan Crusted Tilapia

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About Stacy

Stacy is the author of Crock On: A Semi-Whole Foods Slow Cooker Cookbook and a stay-at-home mom to her two children, Annie (3) and Andy (newborn). After an “awakening” in March 2011, her family switched to a more natural, whole foods diet. She likes to blog about how to live on less than you make and how to eat good food while doing it. Her passion is teaching others how to save money and she tag teams with her husband in this endeavor. At Stacy Makes Cents you’ll find information on how to save money in the kitchen, how to have fun with your kids, and how to be thrifty in all areas of life. Her passion is teaching others how to live debt free. Make sure to follow her on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with her daily antics.

  • Marjori

    So really, you don’t like fish, but you liked this?

    I hate fish. I used to eat Swordfish, but for some reason, just the thought of it gives me the shivers. LOL

    I know I need to eat fish & I always want to try it, but then I chicken out. If it smells fishy out of the package, then I just won’t do it.

    Thanks

    • Stacy

      No, I am not a fish fan….but this fish was fresh and the topping was exceptional. LOVED it! :-)

  • http://stayathomefarmermom.blogspot.com Tracy Nault

    I make a very similar recipe to this but I also add panko to add a bit of crunch. Love this stuff!

    • Stacy

      Panko – it’s a lovely thing.

  • http://derksen6@xplornet.ca Shannon

    My family loves any kind of fish with any kind of crunchy topping!!! This one sounds scrumptious :) I wonder if other types of nuts would work? Thanks for another great recipe! I have a file on my computer labeled “Stacy” where all the fabulous stuff you give us goes; recipes included!!!

    • Stacy

      Yep – you know….I bet macadamia nuts would ROCK!

      • http://derksen6@xplornet.ca Shannon

        I think you’re absolutely right! Great idea ;)

  • Freda

    I’m gonna try this recipe soon. M

    • Stacy

      Enjoy!

  • Mary

    We are doing this tonight! You have such wonderful recipes.
    Mary

    • Stacy

      I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!