Pecan Crusted Tilapia with Lime Dill Yogurt Sauce
Tender and flakey Tilapia seared to perfection with a pecan crust. Served with a bright and tangy lime dill yogurt sauce. This recipe is low carb, gluten free, and a Trim Healthy Mama S Fuel.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 291kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Tilapia about 4 filets
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Egg lightly beaten
- Salt to taste
For the Crust:
- ½ Cup Pecans
- ½ Teaspoon Fennel Seed
- ½ Teaspoon Rosemary
- 2 Teaspoons Dried Dill or 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill - about 3 sprigs
- ¼ Cup Grated Parmesan
- 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
For the Sauce:
- ⅓ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Dill or 1 Teaspoon Dried
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Lime Juice
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Place all of the crust ingredients in a food processor and process until mixture is fine crumbs.
- Place lightly beaten egg in a shallow dish.
- Preheat skillet over medium high heat, and melt the 2 Tablespoons of butter.
- Dip Tilapia filets in beaten egg mixture, then press one side of the fish into the pecan crumb mix. (You may need to press some on with your fingers.)
- Immediately place fish, crumb side down, into the hot skillet.
- Cook, uncovered, about 5-6 minutes, or until a crisp crust has formed.
- Carefully flip fish over and cover pan with a lid.
- Cook for 3-4 more minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle with salt, to taste. Top with Lime Dill Yogurt Sauce and enjoy!
For the Sauce:
- Combine all sauce ingredients and mix well. Serve generous portions of the sauce with your fish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Filet with Sauce | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 1g