Sunflower Seed Crusted Tilapia with Black Garlic and Roasted Mustard Greens
July 4, 2023
Mild tilapia is coated in a flavorful sunflower seed crust for a tasty meal with irresistible crunch!
SERVINGS
4
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
10-12 min
Ingredients
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1/2teaspoon black pepper
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2teaspoons lemon zest, divided
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1tablespoon black garlic, minced (or substitute 1 teaspoon regular minced garlic)
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3tablespoons Chosen Foods Black Garlic Avocado Mayo
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44-ounce fillets tilapia
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1/3cup raw sunflower seeds
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8cups (about 1 bunch) mustard greens, roughly chopped
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2tablespoons avocado oil
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1/2teaspoon sea salt
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1lemon cut into 4 wedges
Directions
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1
Heat oven to 425 F.
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2
In a small bowl blend black pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest, garlic and mayo.
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3
Coat top side of tilapia filets with mayo mixture, using the back of a tablespoon or spatula.
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4
Coarsely grind the sunflower seeds in a food processor, taking care not to grind them too finely. Press sunflower seeds onto the top sides of the fish filets so that they stick and form a crust.
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5
Wash mustard greens and spin in salad spinner to remove as much moisture as possible.
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6
Put the greens in a bowl and sprinkle with avocado oil and salt. Use your hands to combine and make sure the greens are completely coated with oil.
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7
Using a baking sheet, spread mustard greens and top with coated filets. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until fish is firm and sunflower seeds have started to brown.
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8
Transfer to a serving platter, arranging the fish on top of greens. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges.