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
