Crisp and tender, who wouldn’t love fish when it’s cooked like this? Tilapia is a farmed fresh-water fish that’s low in fat and has a very mild flavor. It adapts to many cooking methods — this is one of our favorites.
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1-1/2 lbs. (750 g) tilapia fillets (or other white fish fillets — like sole, cod or haddock) |
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1 cup (250 mL) bread crumbs |
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1 tbsp. (15 mL) grated Parmesan cheese |
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1 tsp. (5 mL) oregano or Italian seasoning |
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1/2 tsp. (2 mL) salt |
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1/4 tsp. (1 mL) black pepper |
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2 to 3 tbsp. (30 to 45 mL) vegetable oil |
- Preheat the oven to 375° F (190° C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
- In a plastic or paper bag combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano (or Italian seasoning), salt, and pepper. Hold the top of the bag shut and shake to mix everything together.
- Pour the vegetable oil into a small bowl. Working with one fillet at a time, brush both sides with a little of the oil, then drop into the bag with the bread crumb mixture and shake to coat well. Remove from bag and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fillets.
- Bake for 10 minutes, turn fillets over and continue to bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes when you poke into it with a fork.
Makes 4 servings.
How kids can help:
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Mix together crumb mixture. |
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Brush fillets with oil and shake to coat with crumbs. |
