Oven-Fried Fish

Cost/Serving: $0.79
Yield: [4 servings] / Serving Size = 1 fillet
Ingredients:

1 egg, slightly beaten

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ cup bread crumbs

1 pound frozen tilapia fillets, thawed (4 fillets)

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 fresh lime or lemon, sliced (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Wash the lime or lemon (if using).

3. Collect, slice, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.

4. In a small bowl, add egg, salt, and pepper, and beat together.

5. Put bread crumbs in a separate small bowl.

6. Dip fish fillets in the egg mixture, then dip in the bread crumbs to coat.

7. Melt butter in a shallow 9 inch x 13 inch baking pan for 1 minute in the oven.

8. Remove the pan from the oven, and tilt pan to coat with butter.

9. Arrange fish fillets in the pan.

10. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

11. Serve topped with lime or lemon slices (if using).

12. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

Be creative! Instead of breadcrumbs, use crushed, unsweetened cereal or crushed crackers.

This recipe and photo are used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's Eating Smart Being Active program.

Recipe Rating:

Nutrition Criteria for Recipes

Recipes must be:

Recipes must also:

For the full set of criteria, click here.