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Pistachio Basil Crusted Tilapia
Fresh, flakey tilapia is soaked in lime juice, then rolled in crushed pistachios and basil for a flavorful, gluten-free, paleo Pistachio Crusted Tilapia.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh tilapia
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 sweet lime or lemon
- 1 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Begin by sprinkling the salt and pepper on both sides of the tilapia.
- Next, squeeze the sweet lime over each piece of fish, flipping and covering completely.
- Allow to marinate in the juice while preparing the pistachio crumb mix.
- Place the pistachios and basil into a small food processor and blend.
- Place the mixture in a shallow bowl then coat each side of the tilapia.
- Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat, then add the tilapia to the skillet.
- Be sure the skillet is not too hot or the crust will burn before the fish is cooked through.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is light white and flakey.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4serving
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
350mg
(15%)
Potassium
694mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
205mg
(4%)
Vitamin C
16.3mg
(18%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 205mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 16.3mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.