Tilapia with Pecan Topping

DESCRIPTION

Spicy Salmon Bites are a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender chunks of salmon coated in a bold, fiery blend of flavors. Fresh salmon pieces are tossed with Dijon mustard and Spicelopedia® Peri Peri Seasoning, creating the perfect balance of savory richness, smoky spice, and vibrant heat. Air-fried until golden and crisp on the outside while remaining moist and flaky inside, these bite-sized pieces make an irresistible appetizer, healthy snack, or easy weeknight dinner. Packed with protein and bursting with flavor, these spicy salmon bites are a delicious way to enjoy seafood with a bold Peri Peri twist.

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Tilapia filets	4, 6 oz.
Salted butter	1 Tbsp.
Olive oil	As needed
Plain panko breadcrumbs	½ cup
Spicelopedia™ Peri Peri seasoning	2 Tbsp. plus ¼ tsp.
Candied pecans, finely chopped	2 Tbsp.
Fresh lemon wedges	For serving

STEPS

1. Heat a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Melt the butter, then stir in ¼ tsp. of the Spicelopedia™ Peri Peri seasoning. Add the panko breadcrumbs and stir with a wooden spoon until the crumbs are golden and toasted. Stir in the chopped candied pecans, then remove from heat.
2. Season each tilapia filet generously on both sides with the remaining Spicelopedia™ Peri Peri seasoning, using about ½ Tbsp. per 6 oz. filet.
3. Heat about ¼ inch of olive oil in a 10–12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the fish and cook for about 4 minutes. Carefully flip the filets and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and cooked through. Repeat with remaining filets.
4. Top the cooked tilapia filets with the toasted panko pecan topping and serve with fresh lemon wedges.