How To Make Almond-Crusted Fish with Saffron Sauce
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- For the saffron sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a shallow dish, combine the almond flour, salt, and black pepper. Dip each fish fillet into the beaten eggs, then coat it with the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated fish fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer the fillets to the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through and the almond crust is crisp.
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Meanwhile, prepare the saffron sauce. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat. Add the saffron threads and let them steep in the cream for 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
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To serve, place a fish fillet on each plate and drizzle with the saffron sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Enjoy your delicious almond-crusted fish with saffron sauce!
Nutrition
- Calories : 412kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 173mg
- Sodium : 655mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 5g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 35g
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