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White Chocolate Macadamia Crusted Tilapia Serves 4
Macadamia Crust Ingredients:
1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs 4 TBSP melted butter
Preparation:
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Mix all ingredients well |
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Spread crust out on to a baking sheet |
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Bake in a 300 degree oven for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown, stir occasionally |
White Chocolate Sauce Ingredients:
1 TBSP finely chopped shallot ¼ cup white wine ¼ cup lemon juice 1 cup heavy cream 1 stick butter ¼ cup shaved white chocolate (use real white chocolate only, not white baking chips) Kosher salt to taste
Preparation:
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In a small non reactive sauce pan add the shallot, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer until liquid has reduced by 2/3. |
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In another saucepan add the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and reduce by 1/3. |
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While liquids are reducing, cut the butter into small pieces. |
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Once liquids are reduced, remove from heat and strain the shallot lemon mixture and add it to the heavy cream. |
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Keeping the pan warm, slowly add 2-3 pieces of the butter to the lemon cream mixture while continually whisking. Continue to whisk while adding remaining butter. |
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Next whisk in the white chocolate until fully incorporated. |
Tilapia Prep Ingredients:
4 each Tilapia filets Sea Salt Paprika Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup Coconut Milk (or Coco Lopez)
Preparation:
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Spray a baking dish with non stick spray |
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Place 4 tilapia fillets flesh side up |
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Season filets with sea salt, pepper and paprika |
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Brush Coconut Milk or Coco Lopez over the top of each fish filet. |
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Bake the prepared fish in a 350 degree oven for approximately 10-15 minutes or until fish reaches 150 degrees internally. |
Presentation:
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Portion the chocolate sauce onto 4 plates |
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Place the cooked fish on top of the chocolate sauce |
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Top each filet with the macadamia topping |
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Enjoy! |
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