Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz / 170 g) tilapia fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Use paper towels to pat the 4 tilapia fillets completely dry. Brush the fillets with 1 tbsp olive oil and season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup almond flour, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp onion powder. Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until the mixture resembles coarse wet sand.
  4. Press a generous tablespoon of the almond mixture onto the top of each fillet, pressing down firmly so the crust adheres to the fish.
  5. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until the fillets are opaque, flake easily with a fork, and the topping is mahogany-colored gold. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).