Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/2 cup pistachio nuts (chopped)
  • 1 cup Parmesan flavored Italian bread crumbs [such as Progresso]
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 6 oz Tilapia fillets
  • seafood seasoning to taste [i.e. Old Bay]
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 Tbsp butter or light butter (melted)
  • For the Dijon-Caper Sauce: [Mix together and chill]
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 2 Tbsp drained capers
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dried tarragon
  • 1/2 tsp each coarse sea salt (sugar & onion powder)
  • 1 small lemon (juiced)
  • black pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Make the sauce in advance mixing all of the ingredients together until well blended. Chill well before serving.
  • To oven fry the fish: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray liberally with a butter flavored cooking spray.
  • Mix together pistachios, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and black pepper to your taste. Set aside.
  • Beat together eggs and buttermilk in a separate dish.
  • Season the tilapia fillets with Old Bay seasoning on both sides, then dip them into the egg/buttermilk wash and bread crumb coating. Press coating onto fillets.
  • Place the breaded fillets onto the prepared cookie sheet and drizzle each piece with melted butter or margarine.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until the fish flakes with a fork.
  • Drizzle with Dijon-Caper sauce and serve immediately.