Fabio's Kitchen: Season 3 Episode 14, "Pecan Encrusted Whitefish"

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko adds a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

whitefish

🥗Healthier: salmon

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Salmon is a healthier fatty fish option, while tilapia is often more affordable.

Melt some butter in the microwave.

Pour the melted butter into a pan.

Press the whitefish into the melted butter to coat it.

Press pecans onto the fish using a paper towel or plastic wrap to ensure they stick.

Season the fish with salt and black pepper.

Cook the fish in the pan for a couple of minutes until it starts to cook underneath.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Transfer the fish to an oven-safe dish and place it in the oven for 3-4 minutes to finish cooking.

In the same pan, add more butter, lemon juice, heavy cream, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.

Reduce the sauce for less than 3 minutes.

Add more pecans to the sauce if desired.

Stir in fresh parsley right before serving.

Serve the fish with the sauce over it.

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