Almond Crusted Tilapia

Almond Crusted Tilapia

Almond Crusted Tilapia

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lemons
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • ¼ c. sliced natural almonds
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 bag trimmed fresh green beans
  • 1 package sliced white mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp. water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. From 1 lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice; cut second lemon into wedges. In cup, mix lemon peel and 1 tablespoon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.
  2. Spray 13″ by 9″ glass baking dish with nonstick spray; place tilapia, dark side down, in dish. Drizzle tilapia with lemon mixture; top with almonds, pressing them on. Bake 15 minutes or until tilapia turns opaque.
  3. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high 1 minute. Add onion and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in green beans, mushrooms, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Cook about 6 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates and green beans are tender-crisp. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Serve bean mixture and lemon wedges with tilapia.

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