Almond-Crusted Tilapia

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced almonds, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 (6-oz.) tilapia fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

1. 1. Process 1/2 cup almonds in a food processor until finely chopped, and combine with 1/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl.
2. 2. Sprinkle fish evenly with salt; dredge in almond mixture.
3. 3. Melt butter with olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; add fish, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove fillets to a serving plate.
4. 4. Add remaining 1/2 cup almonds to skillet, and cook, stirring often, 1 minute or until golden. Remove almonds with a slotted spoon, and sprinkle over fish.