Pecan-Crusted Tilapia - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
    2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
    1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
    3 tablespoons flour
    4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
    1 tablespoon oil, divided
    lemon wedge
Preparation
    Combine breadcrumbs, pecans, salt, garlic, and pepper in a shallow dish.
    Combine buttermilk and hot sauce (such as Tabasco) in a medium bowl.
    Place flour in a third dish.
    Dredge 1 fillet in flour, dip into buttermilk mixture, then into breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with remaining fillets.
    Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a large skillet (non-stick works best) over medium-high heat.
    Cook 2 fillets for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.
    Add remaining oil and cook additional 2 fillets.
    Serve with lemon!

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