The dish owes its surprising hit of flavor to the synergistic combination of pecans and Cajun spices that make up the crust ... touch of cayenne pepper. Using tilapia allows the coating's flavors ...

American Pecans Share Makes 4 servings Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: about 6 to 8 minutes for each fillet INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw pecan pieces ... Top tilapia with salsa; serve immediately.

If you are looking for new ways to serve fish this Lenten season, this pecan-crusted tilapia is one that is easy to prepare and gives a new flavor. Process pecans in a food processor or nut ...

Press both sides of each fish fillet into the pecan mixture. Heat the oil in a large, ovenproof, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the fish and cook until the underside ...

Season both sides of 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds) with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dredge fish in flour, shake off excess, dip in milk, and then coat thoroughly with nuts.