Almond Coated Albacore Recipe

• 1 1/3 lb skinless Pacific albacore loin cuts, 3/4" thick
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 1/2 c. grnd toasted almonds
• 1/2 c. fresh toasted bread crumbs
• 1 tsp grated orange peel
• 1 whl berry cranberry sauce

1. Rinse albacore with cool water; pat dry with paper towels.
2. Soak albacore in buttermilk for 10 to 15 min.
3. Mix together almonds, bread crumbs and orange peel.
4. Drain buttermilk from albacore.
5. Dredge albacore in coating mix.
6. Place on greased baking sheet.
7. Bake at 425 degrees for 6 to 8 min.
8. Don't overcook!
9. Albacore should be pink in center when removed from heat.
10. Serve with cranberry sauce.
11. This recipe yields 4 servings.
12. Comments: In this recipe, albacore is coated with a mix of grnd, toasted almonds and bread crumbs that, when baked, creates a crunchy coating without the added oil of frying.
13. This crunchy, slightly sweet coating enhances the delicate flavor of albacore, and cranberry sauce on the side adds a complimentary zing!

cuts, buttermilk, almonds, bread crumbs, orange peel, cranberry sauce

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/almond-coated-albacore-63670 (may not work)