Baked Tilapia

By jlawrin

Ingredients

• 18 Ritz crackers
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 4 tilapia fillets, about 1-1/2 pounds total
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Lemon wedges, optional
• Jarred tartar sauce, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 425 degree F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Crush crackers in a plastic bag. Add cheese, oil and basil. Shake to combine.

3. Place tilapia on prepared baking sheet. Brush top side of each piece with about
1/2 tablespoon of the mustard and season with the salt and pepper. Press the cracker mixture onto the mustard-coated side of the fillets.

4. Bake at 425 degree F for 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, if desired.