Nut-crusted Fish

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 6 fish fillets, such as tilapia or flounder
• 1/8 cup dry wine, such as chardonnay or 1/8 cup pinot grigio wine
• 1/8 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1 egg
• 2 cups crushed walnuts
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 marinate fish in wine, olive oil, and lime juice at least two hours, until ready to coat. reserve marinade.
• 2 in large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, walnuts, and spices.
• 3 beat the egg and dip each fillet into egg.
• 4 coat fillets in walnut mixture, making coating as thick as possible.
• 5 place in pan and pour leftover marinade into edge of pan, taking care not to wash off the breading.
• 6 bake, covered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes when poked with a fork.
• 7 serve with lightly seasoned rice pilaf or quinoa and steamed vegetables.