Whether you don’t have access to certain ingredients, have special dietary needs or personal preferences, or simply want to add some variation to this recipe, there are many ways to adapt this roasted almond-crusted tilapia.
To make this dish gluten-free, you can replace the wheat flour with a gluten-free flour. You may also need to adjust the breadcrumbs. You can use the gluten-free version or simply replace it by adding chopped almonds, which are naturally gluten-free. This tilapia can also be made keto with a few key adjustments. You should omit the flour in favor of a keto-friendly version such as almond flour. As with the gluten-free version, you can also simply omit the breadcrumbs and use more chopped almonds instead.
If you want a variety of flavors, try using different types of fish, such as cod, flounder, or catfish. These have a similarly mild flavor, pairing well with both the nuttiness of the almonds and the zesty lemon and dill. You can also replace the almonds with another type of nut. Pecans and hazelnuts are both delicious options that bake well in the oven. Finally, a variety of herbs go well with tilapia, such as basil, parsley, and oregano, and are good substitutes for dill.