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Home » Pecan Crusted Tilapia with Swiss Chard Pesto

Pecan Crusted Tilapia with Swiss Chard Pesto

April 5, 2017 by Nicole Crocker 1 Comment

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Create a family of fish lovers with this quick and easy weeknight meal! This Pecan Crusted Tilapia has a  crunchy outer crust that’s full of flavor. Then it’s topped with Swiss Chard Pesto for an even bigger flavor boost!

Pecan Crusted Tilapia

When I was a little girl I was a “picky eater”.  Almost all seafood definitely made me turn my nose up. Fish and Chips was pretty much the only seafood I would tolerate. Thankfully my taste buds matured and now I love seafood!

This Pecan Crusted Tilapia reminds me a little bit of  the Fish and Chips that I loved as a kid only a hundred times better.  First of all the pecan crust is a mixture of crushed pecans, panko bread crumbs and fresh herbs so it adds way more flavor.

Then there’s the Swiss Chard Pesto. It’s loaded with healthy, delicious ingredients. Slather a spoonful on top of your Tilapia for a really big flavor boost!

How to make a family of fish lovers

Tilapia is a mild flavored fish.  As a result you can usually make a fish lover out of your pickiest eater.  Another great substitute would be filet of sole. Either one of these fish is mild and work perfectly with this recipe.

Once you create a family of fish lovers don’t be surprised if they request this Pecan Crusted Tilapia every week. In addition to giving them a new favorite food you’ll save time in the kitchen with this easy recipe. So everyone will be excited about meal time!

Pecan Crusted Tilapia
Pecan Crusted Tilapia
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Pecan Crusted Tilapia with Swiss Chard Pesto

Create a family of fish lovers with this quick and easy weeknight meal! This Pecan Crusted Tilapia has a  crunchy outer crust that’s full of flavor. Then it’s topped with Swiss Chard Pesto for an even bigger flavor boost!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 503kcal
Author Nicole Crocker

Ingredients

For the Swiss Chard Pesto

  • 1/2 Pound Green Swiss Chard ,stemmed and chopped
  • 1/4 Cups Pecans
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • 1/3 Cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Clove Garlic ,peeled
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tilapia

  • 4 Filets Tilapia
  • 1 Cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 Cup Pecans ,chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme ,stemmed and chopped
  • 3/4 Cup All purpose flour ,for dredging
  • 2 Large Eggs ,scrambled for dipping
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

For the Swiss Chard Pesto

    Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and mix until smooth. Scrape sides and blend again until all incorporated. Remove to a serving dish.

      For the Tilapia

      • Fill a large skillet with about a 1/4 inch of oil and heat over medium heat. 
      • Mix bread crumbs, pecans, thyme, salt and pepper together and place in a shallow bowl or plate.
      • While oil is heating. Dredge filets in flour. Dip coated filets in egg and then coat with bread crumb mixture. 
      • Once oil is hot enough, (you should see rippling on the surface of the oil) Place fish filets in the pan. ( You may only be able to fit 2 filets at a time)
      • Cook fish until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip over and cook for another 3 minutes or until golden and fish is cooked through. 
      • Remove to a wire rack and cook remaining filets. You may keep cooked filet warm in a low temperature oven. About 250 Degrees F. 
      • Serve immediately with pesto topping.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3785IU | Vitamin C: 21.4mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 4.1mg

      Recipe adapted from Rachael Ray.

      Pecan Crusted Tilapia

      Create a new Family Favorite weeknight meal with this Pecan Crusted Tilapia!

      Here are some more of our Family Favorite seafood dishes. Just click on the picture for the recipe.

      {Four Seasons} Crab Cakes
      Salmon Cakes {with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette}
      Steve's {Calamari}
      Grilled Shrimp {Scampi}

      Filed Under: Dairy Free, Fish, Healthy bites, Main Dishes Tagged With: easy weeknight meal, Family Favorite seafood dishes, filet of sole, fish lovers, fresh herbs, meal time, panko bread crumbs, Seafood, Swiss Chard Pesto

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      1. Diane Lavoie says

        April 5, 2017 at 2:01 pm

        5 stars
        Looks wonderful and I love the ingredients. Sorry I missed having any but will definitely have to make this soon. Is that Arugula you have as a side? one of my favorites.

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