Pecan Crusted Tilapia With Seasoned Cheese Grits

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup shredded italian-blend cheese
• 1 teaspoon cooked bacon piece
• 1 teaspoon mccormick's montreal brand steak seasoning

Recipe

• 1 chop pecans (like coarse bread crumbs); combine with bread crumbs in shallow bowl. place flour in second bowl. whisk milk and egg together in third bowl.
• 2 sprinkle both sides of fish with seasoned salt. dip fish in flour (coating both sides) then dip into egg mixture (allowing excess to drip off). finally, dip into pecan mixture.
• 3 preheat large saute pan on medium 1-2 minutes.
• 4 place oil in pan, then add fish; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden. serve over seasoned cheese grits.
• 5 seasoned cheese grits: combine grits and water in microwave-safe bowl and cover; microwave on high 6 minutes or until grits begin to thicken.
• 6 stir in remaining ingredients; cover and let stand 1 minute.