Tilapia Caramel Nut Granola Crusted Tilapia

Name: Tilapia Caramel Nut Granola Crusted Tilapia
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each); 1/2 cup caramel, nut granola snacks (ground in a food processor is best); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco); 3 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon oil, divided (for frying); lemon wedge (to garnish)

Submitted by Tim_John

"The carmel and nuts give the Tilapia a really great taste and it also helps keep it nice and moist."

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Ready In:: 36mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
¹⁄₂ cup caramel, nut granola snacks (ground in a food processor is best)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ cup buttermilk
¹⁄₂ teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon oil, divided (for frying)
lemon wedge (to garnish)

directions

1.Combine ground Granola, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow dish.
2.Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a medium bowl.
3.Place flour in a third dish.
4.Dredge 1 fillet in flour, dip into buttermilk mixture, then into granola mixture. Repeat with remaining fillets.
5.Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6.Cook 2 fillets for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.
7.Add remaining oil and cook additional 2 fillets.
8.Garnish the Caramel Nut Granola Crusted Tilapia with a lemon wedges.