Baked Tilapia Fillets With Mustard-Pecan Crust Recipe

Name: Baked Tilapia Fillets With Mustard-Pecan Crust
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1 pound tilapia fillets; 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans; Broccoli and tomato slices, for slices

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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It's hard to believe that so much flavor could come from so few ingredients. Not to mention the fact that the fish bakes in about 15 minutes. If you're looking for a delicious fish recipe for a satisfying everyday meal, this is an excellent choice.

For this recipe, mild, tasty tilapia is flavored with a Dijon mustard topping. The chopped pecans give the dish a nice crunch. To cut fat and calories, even more, use herbs in place of the pecans or use a reduced-fat mayonnaise.

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 pound tilapia fillets
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Gather the ingredients.

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Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly butter a large, shallow baking pan, such as a jelly roll pan.

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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard.

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Using paper towels, pat fish lightly to dry.

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Arrange fish fillets in prepared pan.

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Spread mayonnaise mixture over each fillet.

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Sprinkle with chopped pecans; press down gently.

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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork.

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Tip

This is also a good choice if you're trying to lower your carb intake. And feel free to use haddock or pollock fillets in the recipe. Thicker fish fillets will take a bit longer in the oven. Serve with low carb cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower. If you aren't lowering carbs, serve the fish with mashed or roasted potatoes.

Recipe Variation

Use another type of mild white fish in this recipe, such as pollock, haddock, cod, or catfish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
276	Calories
21g	Fat
1g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	276
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 56mg	19%
Sodium 444mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 326mg	7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.