Almond Crusted Fish
This baked Almond-Crusted Basa is one of those weeknight wins that feels far fancier than the effort it takes. Crisp, golden brown almond topping, tender flaky white fish, bright lemon zest – it’s all happening. A great fish recipe to shake up your routine, and a high-protein dinner. Bon appetit!
Ingredients
- 30 g ground almonds a.k.a. almond flour
- 20 g flaked almonds
- 2 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
- 1 heaped tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- zest of 1 lemon + 1 tablespoon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 basa fillets thawed if frozen
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
- In a small bowl, mix the ground almonds, flaked almonds, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice, garlic powder, olive oil and a good pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Pat the basa fillets dry with a piece of paper towel.
- Place the fillets on a lined or lightly oiled baking tray.
- Spread mayonnaise on the top of each fillet: this helps the crust stick, adds flavour and keeps the fish from drying out in case of overbaking.
- Press the almond crust mixture onto the mayo-coated side of the fish. Press firmly so it sticks.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily and the crust is golden.
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Nutrition
Calories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 42gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 618mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 3mg
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