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Tilapia baked with a crunchy pecan topping
Anne Murphy

Tilapia with Gluten Free Pecan Topping

Gluten free pecan topping adds flavor and crunch to tilapia (or any other white fish!) Easy to prepare, delicious whether you need to avoid gluten or not!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Butter or oil for baking dish
  • 1 1/3 - 1 1/2 lb tilapia or other white fish fillets
  • 1/2 c pecans
  • 1/2 c grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Fresh ground pepper

Method
 

  1. Preaheat oven to 425.
  2. Grease your baking dish and arrange fish in it evenly.
  3. Grind pecans in a food processor. Mix with grated pecorino romano cheese and black pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the fish.
  4. Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes, until fish in the center is fully cooked.
  5. Let rest a few minutes, then serve.

Notes

Substitute parmigiano (or other aged grating cheese) for the romano if you wish - either is good!