Baked Tilapia
Recipe from Family Circle

A cracker mixture gives this baked fish recipe a crunchy coating. This main dish is ready-to-serve in less than 30 minutes.


Baked Tilapia

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 18 
    Ritz crackers
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  • 1/4  cup
    grated Parmesan cheese
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  • 3  tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    dried basil
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  • 4 
    tilapia fillets, about 1-1/2 pounds total
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  • 2  tablespoons
    Dijon mustard
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    black pepper
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    Lemon wedges, optional
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    Jarred tartar sauce, optional
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Directions
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.
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