5.0 from 3 votes
Chili Macadamia Crusted Tilapia
Delicious pan seared tilapia that is crusted with a chili spice and macadamia nuts.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 428 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets, or fish of choice
- ½ cup macadamia nuts
- ½ cup panko crumbs
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the macadamia nuts until well-chopped but slightly coarse.
- In a small bowl, combine macadamia nuts, panko crumbs, chili powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Dredge each tilapia fillet in the egg then coat them in the macadamia and panko mixture.
- Carefully place the breaded tilapia fillets into the heated pan, and sear on each side for 2-3 minutes or until brown on each side and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and serve fresh.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
484mg
(20%)
Potassium
644mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
770IU
(15%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 484mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.