Recipe 4 – Crumbed Tilapia

The best thing about any crumbed recipe is that its perfect for getting “little ones” eating fish. Not only is this a tasty recipe its another easy one to.

(Preparation time 10 minutes, cooking time 15 minutes approx)

Ingredients

* 4 tilapia fillets
* 1 egg, beaten
* Homemade wholemeal breadcrumbs (4 slices of bread, approx)
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* Freshly ground salt and black pepper
* 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 4 lemon wedges
* Mayonnaise sprinkled with paprika

Serves 4

Method

* Pre heat the oven to 350F (180c), and lightly grease a oven proof dish.
* Dry the fillets on a piece of kitchen paper.
* Mix the breadcrumbs with the paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
* Dip the fish in the beaten egg, then coat well with the breadcrumb.
* Heat the oil in a pan to a high temperature, ans seal the crumbed fillets for a few seconds each side.
* Transfer to the oven proof dish, and bake for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
* Serve a wedge of lemon and mayonnaise.