Almond-Crusted Flaky Fish

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp. Ghee (Clarified Butter)
• 1/3 cup Almond Flour
• 1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
• 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
• 1 tsp. Lemon Zest (finely grated peel)
• 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
• 1/2 cup Organic Half & Half or Silk®
• Dairy Free Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 1/3 cup Finely Ground Whole
• Almonds (with skin)
• 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan or
• Non-Dairy Alternative or Nutritional
• Yeast
• Optional: 1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Chili
• Flakes
• 2.25 lb. (Six – 6 oz.) Skinless Fish
• Fillets

Directions:

Pre heat oven to 450 F. Add ghee to a rimmed baking sheet, using paper towels to evenly coat.

Step 1: Place three shallow bowls or pie plates on the counter. Add flour, both peppers, zest, and salt to one bowl; whisk to combine. Add half & half to another bowl. Add ground almonds, parmesan, and optional chili flakes to the last bowl.

Step 2: Dredge one fillet at a time first through flour mixture, shaking off any excess in the bowl. Next dip into the half & half, letting excess drip off into the bowl. Next dredge each fillet into the almond mixture, coating both sides. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3: Place baking sheet into the preheated oven to bake about 10 minutes or until one fillet flakes easily when tested with a fork.

–> This recipe is protein & fat only

–> Add any carbohydrate to complete this meal using selections from the Pack & Go Charts

Pro Tip:

1/4 cup prepared Whole Grain (WG)

Pasta = 1 unit carbs

Complete Meal Portion:

2 Unit Meal Portion:

• 3.3 oz. cooked fish
• 1/2 cup prepared WG pasta
• or Any 2 units carbs

3 Unit Meal Portion:

• 4.8 oz. cooked fish
• 3/4 cup prepared WG pasta
• or Any 3 units carbs

4 Unit Meal Portion:

• 6.3 oz. cooked fish
• 1 cup prepared WG pasta
• or Any 4 units carbs

5 Unit Meal Portion:

• 7.8 oz. cooked fish
• 1 1/4 cup prepared WG pasta
• or Any 5 units carbs