Sunday, February 23, 2014

Tilapia Fillets & Sweet Hot Pecan Sauce

                         Makes 6 servings :
1                (6-oz.) package cornbread mix
1-1/2          teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/2             teaspoon salt
1/2             teaspoon pepper
6                (6-oz.) cod or tilapia fillets
**Canola oil**
**Sweet-Ho Pecan Sauce (recipe below)**

1.           Stir together cornbread mix and Creole seasoning until blended.
2.           Sprinkle salt and pepper over fillets. Dredge fillets in cornbread mixture.
3.           Pour oil to depth of 4 inches into a large Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Fry fillets, in batches, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve with Sweet-Hot Pecan Sauce.
TIP :
I used Martha White Buttermilk Cornbread Mix.
 

HOT -SWEET PECAN SAUCE :
Makes 1 cup:
1/4              cup butter 
1/4              cup chopped red onion
1                 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2              cup pecan pieces, chopped
1/2              cup firmly packed light brown sugar 

2                 tablespoons lemon juice 
2                 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
1                 tablespoon hot sauce

 
1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in pecans and next 4 ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.
 

16 comments:

  1. Great food styling on the photo! And lovely recipe -- that pecan sauce sounds particularly good. Thanks.

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  2. Hi John, thanks so much , I love to make it this way , my kids say it;s fast food without going to the drive through . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. That sauce is so yummy! Would go well with many things :)

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    1. Hi Medeja , yes you can use the sause with many dishes , I do . Tahks for stopping by :)

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  4. Dear Nee, Caliente! Hot! for sure, which is great. I love a little heat, which goes a long way. Tilapia Fillets & Sweet Hot Pecan Sauce looks fabulous! A wonderful combination and perfect as Lent is almost upon us. Always looking for a new fish recipe, plus the sauce is very flavorful. Very mouthwatering...Thanks for sharing...Blessings..Dottie :)

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    1. Hi Dottie , the sauce is delicious and it go with so many meats , and you can ajust your heat to your taste . I will be posting lots of fish recipes soon , as you know we have a lot of lake and we love to fish and we have a cabin on Cross Lake , the kids love it . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. Dear Nee, What a fun, delicious and comforting meal. Blessings dear. Catherine xo

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    1. Hi Catherine , my kids call it their fast food without leaving home , thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. Super sabroso me encanta su salsa es una gran comida,abrazos.

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    1. Hi Rosita , the sauce is amazingly good , thanks for stopping by :)

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  7. Hi Nee, this is indeed finger licking good!!! So much better than those commercial fast food!!! Love it. Have a nice day and cheers :)

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  8. Hi Ivy , it is better than commerical fast food , we know what we are eating , thanks for stopping by :0

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  9. Hi Nee,
    These looks so delicious! My mouth is watering, it's been awhile since we last had any fish and chips! Homemade is always the best!

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    1. Hi Joyce , try them with french fries , sweet potato fries . Yes homemade is the best and so much better for us , we need to watch what we eat . thanks for stopping by :)

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    1. Hi Haffa Bexi , not only simple , if you like fish so delicious . Thanks for stopping by :)

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