Tilapia is the most versatile fish. With such a light taste and a flaky texture, it can be paired with almost any flavor! Not to mention this white fish is low in calories and fat and packed with satisfying protein! When I was out to dinner at the beach, I ordered pistachio tilapia and it was out of this world! I knew i needed to recreate it! But this time I added the juice and zest from an orange to take it a notch above! And all I can say is WOW! An explosion of flavor in your mouth!
Pistachio Crusted Orange Tilapia
- 4 tilapia filets (about 4 oz. each)
- 1 egg or 2 egg whites, beaten
- 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed juice form an orange
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
- 1 orange, thinly sliced with skin on
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a shallow bowl combine egg, orange juice and 2 Tbsp. warm water
- In a food processor, pour in pistachios and blend for about 10 seconds, or until crumb-like.
- Place pistachios crumbs in a separate shallow bowl mixed with orange rind, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Spray a cooking sheet with cooking spray. Dip filets in egg mixture, them in pistachios and place on sheet. Repeat with remaining filets.
- Place orange slices on top of filet and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until done.
- Enjoy!
Health Benefits
Tilapia
- Packed with protein
- Rich in omega-3, calcium and potassium
- Low in fat
Pistachios
- Rich in vitamins B6, E
- Lowest calorie and fat nut
- Packed with protein
- Rich in fiber
Recipe as a Whole
- All natural
- No preservatives
- No processed ingredients
- No added sugar
- 100% clean
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Wheat-free
- Paleo
- Whole 30
This looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Thank you!
I love the sound of this recipe…yum! can’t get enough fish.
Oh wow! I make tilapia all the time, but usually stick to the same plain seasonings.. I’m definitely trying this flavor combo. Thanks, girl!
Sounds delish – always looking for new recipes for fish!
I love pistachios! I’m vegetarian and don’t eat fish, but I bet this is delicious! I’m a fan of all thing pistachios crusted!
ohh I need to try this with my sizzlefish cod! i bet its amazing. great combo!
that would be great with sizzle fish! yum!
I love pistchios too! You can try them on tofu!
thank you!
thanks! me either!
Reminds me of my favorite Pistachio crusted CHICKEN!
Yum, I love Tilapia and this sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
This sounds wonderful! I’m not much of a tilapia fan (pretty much any other fish but tilapia, I’m all over though!), but my boyfriend is a huge fan. Perhaps I shall make this for us sometime. Pinning!
We love tilapia and have used other nuts but never pistachios. Sounds like a great combo.
Bev
thanks it is!
We are going to really enjoy your Pistachio Crusted Orange Tilapia, it looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you stay warm and cozy on this cold day.
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Miz Helen
Thank you!
Yum! This would be delicious with some baked asparagus.