Description
Fish Almondine is a delectable dish that combines tender, flaky fish with a crunchy almond crust, all enveloped in a zesty lemon-butter sauce. This elegant yet simple recipe transforms your dining experience, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With each bite, you’ll enjoy the delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will leave everyone at the table craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh sole or tilapia fillets
- 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and rinse the fish fillets, then pat them dry.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat and mix with lemon juice.
- Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper; press into toasted almonds to coat.
- Heat remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat; cook coated fish for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drizzle leftover butter sauce over the fish and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg