Tilapia Caramel Nut Granola Crusted Tilapia

Total Time: 36 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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)

Recipe

• 1 1.combine ground granola, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow dish.
• 2 2.combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a medium bowl.
• 3 3.place flour in a third dish.
• 4 4.dredge 1 fillet in flour, dip into buttermilk mixture, then into granola mixture. repeat with remaining fillets.
• 5 5.heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 6 6.cook 2 fillets for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.
• 7 7.add remaining oil and cook additional 2 fillets.
• 8 8.garnish the caramel nut granola crusted tilapia with a lemon wedges.