Oven Fried Fish
Makes:
4 Servings
Oven fried fish pairs well with fresh summer vegetables or hearty root vegetables in the winter.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- salt (optional, 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 pound tilapia fillets, fresh or thawed (4 fillets)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- fresh lime or lemon (sliced, optional)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, add egg, salt (if desired), and pepper and beat together.
- Place the bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip fish fillets in the egg mixture, then dip in the bread crumbs to coat.
- Melt butter in a shallow 9x13 inch baking pan for 1 minute in the oven. Tilt pan to coat with butter.
- Arrange fish fillets in the pan.
- Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve topped with lime or lemon slices (optional).
Notes
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