Almond Crusted Tilapia
Tilapia is a wonderfully mild fish that is great for introducing fish to your family’s diet. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice a week to get the Omega-3 fatty acids that our bodies need. Many parents are reluctant to add fish to the menu because they don’t think that their kids will eat it. The earlier you get your kids used to fish the more likely they are to learn to enjoy it. In our family, we introduced fish early and it is one of my 5 year old’s favorite foods. help your kids establish healthy habits that will last a lifetime with this low-fat and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 1 T olive oil
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1/4 cup sliced (or chopped) almonds
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Grate the peel from 1 lemon and squeeze 3 T of juice from it. Cut the second lemon into wedges to serve with the cooked fish and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the lemon peel, lemon juice, 1 T of olive oil, 1/4 t salt, and 1/8 t coarsely ground black pepper.
Lightly coat a glass baking dish with olive oil and place tilapia in it. Drizzle tilapia with the lemon miixture and top with sliced almonds.
Bake the tilapia for 17 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
Optional Side Dish
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 12 ounces of fresh green beans
- 1 package of mushrooms (you can use any variety, I like baby portabella), sliced
- 2 T water
- salt
- pepper
- 2 T lemon juice
In a 12 inch skillet, add olive oil and chopped onion. Cook for 5-6 minute, stirring occassionally, or until the onion is transparent. Add the green beans, mushrooms, water, 1/4 t salt and 1/8 t black pepper.
Cook for about 6 minutes or until the liquid evaporates and green beans are tender, but still crisp. Toss with lemon juice.
