Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons italian seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup french breadcrumbs, finely ground
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter or 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In shallow dish, melt butter *if using* or pour in olive oil. (Can use a mix of both, if preferred.)
  • In another shallow dish, mix first 5 ingredients.
  • Cover baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Wash and dry fillets.
  • Dip fillets in butter/oil to coat and dredge in herb-crumb mixture to completely cover.
  • Let dry on wire rack for about 5 minutes to "set" coating.
  • Place on foil-covered sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily.