Sunflower Seed Crusted Tilapia with Black Garlic and Roasted Mustard Greens

By Lunds & Byerlys

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

  • 1/2
    teaspoon black pepper
  • 2
    teaspoons lemon zest, divided
  • 1
    tablespoon black garlic, minced (or substitute 1 teaspoon regular minced garlic)
  • 3
    tablespoons Chosen Foods Black Garlic Avocado Mayo
  • 4
    4-ounce fillets tilapia
  • 1/3
    cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 8
    cups (about 1 bunch) mustard greens, roughly chopped
  • 2
    tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/2
    teaspoon sea salt
  • 1
    lemon cut into 4 wedges

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 425 F.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl blend black pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest, garlic and mayo.

  3. 3

    Coat top side of tilapia filets with mayo mixture, using the back of a tablespoon or spatula.

  4. 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.

  5. 5

    Wash mustard greens and spin in salad spinner to remove as much moisture as possible.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 8

    Transfer to a serving platter, arranging the fish on top of greens. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges.

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