Crisp Pecan Tilapia
Serves 2 / Serving Size: 3 ounces

This light tender tilapia dish with has a nice crunch to it and makes a great entrée for V-Day or any other day of the month!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons panko or plain dried bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
• 2 tilapia fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans, dry-roasted
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler. Lightly spray an 11x7x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a shallow dish, stir together the cornmeal, panko, cornstarch, and lemon pepper. Add the fish, turning to coat, shaking off any excess. Transfer to the baking pan. Lightly spray both sides of the fish with cooking spray.
3. Broil for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer to plates. Drizzle with the lemon juice. Sprinkle with the pecans and parsley.