Nutty Oven Fried Fish

Submitted by carole in orlando

"A great way to have fish without feeling guilty. It tastes good with tartar sauce on the side. I like tilapia, orange roughy or catfish."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 (453.59 g) fish fillets (your choice)
• 177.44 ml seasoned dry bread crumb
• 78.78 ml finely chopped nuts, pecan is my choice
• 7.39 ml lemons, zest of
• 118.29 ml low-fat buttermilk

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Mix breadcrumbs, chopped nuts and lemon zest together, and place on a large plate.
4. Dip each fish fillet in buttermilk, then into the breadcrumb/nut mix.
5. Press gently to coat.
6. Place each fillet on baking sheet, bake 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Reviews

[sugarpea]

Very nice finish for basa fillets. I recommend using fine bread crumbs and adding a bit more seasoning. Loved the lemon zest-what a great touch! I'd recommend finely grated zest.

 

[Caroline Cooks]

Delicious! Only had spice jarred lemon zest, so would be even better with fresh. Thanks, Carole for posting!