Honey and Pecan Crusted Fish

Honey and Pecan Crusted Fish is a delightful dish that features succulent striped bass fillets coated with a crunchy mixture of pecans and honey. The pecans provide a satisfyingly crisp texture and a rich, nutty flavor that complements the mild sweetness of the honey.

Recipe:

3/4 cup pecans

1/3 cup honey

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

4 (5oz) striped bass fillets with skin attached

1 tablespoon red chili powder

1 lemon cut into wedges

salt and pepper to taste

In a food processor, pulse the pecans until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium plate. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the honey until runny. Stir in the chili powder. Pat the bass dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Brush the non-skin sides with the honey mixture. Press the honey side of each fillet into the pecans until well coated. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil on medium. Add striped bass, skin sides down. Cook 4-5 minutes, until golden brown on bottoms. Turn fillets over and cook 1-2 minutes more, until fish is cooked through. **if pecans are cooking faster, reduce heat to medium-low**

Serve fish over green beans with lemon or any vegetable of your choice. You can also use other nuts instead of pecans. Serves 4.