almond crusted tilapia & say cheese mashed taters

Ingredients For almond crusted tilapia & say cheese mashed taters

• 4-6

  tilapia fillets(6 oz each)
• 1/2 c

  almonds, chopped finely
• 1/4 c

  unbleached wheat flour
• 1 tsp

  salt, divided ( i used kosher but you can use whatever you like)
• 1/4 c

  olive oil, extra virgin(divided)
• 1/4 c

  butter, divided
• 6 lg

  baking potatoes(i used russets but you can use whatever you like)
• 6

  scallions, chopped
• 1 stick

  butter, room temperature
• 1/8 tsp

  white pepper
• 1/8 tsp

  salt(i used iodized but you can use whatever you like)
• 1/8 tsp

  garlic powder
• 1 c

  milk, 2%
• 2 c

  cheddar cheese, shredded