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Feb 27

Crunchy Pistachio Ranch Baked Fish (low calorie, low carb, vegetarian, gluten free, quick, & easy)

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This recipe is super easy to put together and only requires 4 ingredients.  Not only are the ingredients relatively inexpensive but they are also very easy to find!  I like fish but I do think it can be pretty boring however I do try to eat it regularly.  This is because it is very healthy for you since it is packed with healthy fat, is naturally low calorie, and high protein.  So to solve the dilemma of boring fish I added a delicious, crunchy, and flavorful topping that really elevates this mild white fish 🙂  Oh and it takes less than 15 minutes from prep to plate for this recipe so it is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner (or even breakfast if you’re a little weird haha!)

 

Ingredients:

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4 (4 ounce) fillets of tilapia (I used frozen and set in fridge the night before to thaw)

2 teaspoons ranch seasoning powder

2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

2 mini packets of pistachios (usually sold by the registers in grocery stores or just count out 49 pistachios)

 

Preheat oven to 375.

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Open all pistachios and place the nuts in a plastic bag or plastic wrap then whack them with a rolling pin or mug until they are crushed like the above picture.  You can also use a mini blender if you prefer but smashing them is so much more fun 😉

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Line a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with non stick cooking spray.  Place all fish on baking sheet.  Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of the ranch seasoning powder over each piece of fish.  Rub the seasoning into the fish so the entire top of fish is seasoned.

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Combine the parmesan and crushed pistachios and evenly sprinkle and press this mixture into each piece of fish.  Spray tops of  fish generously with cooking spray.

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Bake in oven for 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

I served mine with asparagus but it would be really nice with some rice or over a salad too 😉

Makes 4 smaller serving or 2 larger servings

Per filet:

165 calories

6 grams fat

3 grams carbs

1 gram fiber

24 grams protein

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