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Pistachio Crusted Orange Tilapia

November 6, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 19 Comments

 

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!

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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
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a shallow bowl combine egg, orange juice and 2 Tbsp. warm water
  3. In a food processor, pour in pistachios and blend for about 10 seconds, or until crumb-like.
  4. Place pistachios crumbs in a separate shallow bowl mixed with orange rind, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  5. Spray a cooking sheet with cooking spray.  Dip filets in egg mixture, them in pistachios and place on sheet.  Repeat with remaining filets.
  6. Place orange slices on top of filet and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until done.
  7. Enjoy!

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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

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