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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

We try to eat fish at least once a week at our house, and this is one of our family's favorite.  It is so easy and quick  This recipe will feed 4 people.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.  Line a baking pan with foil, and spray the foil with cooking spray.

You will need:
1 pound of Tilapia fillets, (this will be 4 fillets)
1/3 cup bread crumbs
2 teas dried parsley flakes
1/4 teas paprika
1/4 teas salt
1/4 teas pepper
1/4 teas dried dill
2 Tabs spicy brown mustard
4 teas grated Parmesan cheese
cooking spray
(I also add 1/2 teas of "hot shot" - but that's optional)
In a small shallow dish mix together bread crumbs, parsley, pepper, paprika, dill, and salt, (and here is where I add the "hot shot", it's a pepper blend that you can purchase in the spice section of the grocery store)
Now brush both sides of the fish fillets with mustard
Coat both sides of the fillets with the bread crumb mixture, (I also press the mixture into the mustard to make sure it sticks real good).


Place the fish fillets on the foil and sprinkle each with 1 teas of Parmesan cheese
Carefully spray the top of each fish fillet with cooking spray.  (This helps with the crispiness)   Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, until fish is cooked and flakes easily, (an internal temp of 145 degrees).

And there you have it, an easy, quick main dish that you can serve during the week without much work.   Add a side dish and a salad and you are all set.  Tonight I am serving this with my freshly made black bean, corn, and mango salsa and a zucchini pasta with fresh roasted tomatoes.

Enjoy - it's time for dinner.


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