Looking for an easy, healthy meal on the fly? Well, Crispy Tilapia is a great catch for your entire family! The savory, panko-encrusted, tender tilapia with a zip of tangy lemon will be baiting them at every bite. Angle this simply delicious Crispy Tilapia into this week’s menu for a “reel” good change of pace. You will definitely get them hooked!
Ingredients
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, snipped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- lemon wedges, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Position a rack in the center of the oven.
Step 2 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 3 –Coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Step 4 –In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, the olive oil, the dill, the salt, and the pepper.
Step 5 –Place the fillets into the prepared pan and coat them with the lemon juice.
Step 6 –Top the fillets with the breadcrumb mixture, patting them to help the crust adhere.
Step 7 –Bake the fillets, uncovered, until they just begin to flake easily with a fork, about 12-15 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve with the lemon wedges.
