Low-Carb Bacon-Wrapped Tilapia

My picture of cooked Low-Carb Bacon-Wrapped Tilapia with 4 pieces of bacon on each fillet.

The secret to this recipe is starting with frozen fish. Baking the fish from frozen gives the bacon time to slowly render and become crispy while the fish cooks gently. As the bacon cooks, its smoky flavor has time to season the fish, creating a tender, flaky fillet wrapped in crisp bacon. This simple technique is what makes this recipe so delicious.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 frozen tilapia fillets (about 4–6 ounces each)

• 12 slices regular-cut bacon (3 slices per fillet)-I used 4 slices on each fillet but recommend 3

• Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.

2. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.

3. Wrap each frozen tilapia fillet with 3 slices of bacon.

4. Sprinkle lightly with freshly ground black pepper.

5. Place the wrapped fillets on the wire rack.

6. Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and the bacon is crispy.

7. If needed, broil for 1–2 minutes to crisp the bacon further.

8. Serve immediately with homemade dill tartar sauce.

Carbohydrates (Estimated)

Entire Recipe

• Total Carbohydrates: 0 g

• Net Carbohydrates: 0 g

Per Serving (4 servings)

• Total Carbohydrates: 0 g

• Net Carbohydrates: 0 g

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on the brand of bacon you use. Some bacon brands contain 0 grams of carbohydrates per slice, while others contain small amounts of added sugar.

Faithful Steps Nursing Tip

One of the things I enjoy most about recipes like this is that they're naturally very low in carbohydrates.

By choosing a meal that's satisfying while using very few of your daily carbohydrates, you may still have room within your daily carbohydrate intake to enjoy a small dessert later if you choose.

Healthy eating isn't about feeling deprived—it's about making thoughtful choices that give you flexibility while helping you manage your blood sugar.

If you take insulin or other diabetes medications that can lower blood sugar, remember that meals this low in carbohydrates may affect your glucose differently than meals you normally eat. Monitor your blood sugar closely when trying this recipe for the first time, and if needed, pair it with a vegetable that contains more carbohydrates, such as turnips, based on your meal plan and your healthcare provider's recommendations.

Faithful Steps Tip: This fish is delicious on its own, but if you'd like to add a creamy dipping sauce, be sure to check out my Low-Carb Homemade Dill Sauce recipe here on Faithful Steps.

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