Almond-Crusted Tilapia

Ingredients

• 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 24 ounces tilapia fillets
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 12 ounces fresh green beans
• 10 ounces sliced white mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees. From 1 lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice; cut second lemon into wedges. In cup, mix lemon peel and 1 tablespoon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.

2. 2

   Spray 13" by 9" glass baking dish with nonstick spray; place tilapia, dark side down, in dish. Drizzle tilapia with lemon mixture; top with almonds, pressing them on. Bake 15 minutes or until tilapia turns opaque.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high 1 minute. Add onion and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in green beans, mushrooms, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Cook about 6 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates and green beans are tender-crisp. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Serve bean mixture and lemon wedges with tilapia.