Tilapia With Butter and Herb Crumble Topping

This quick and easy tilapia dish makes for a nutritious weeknight meal. Serve with steamed white rice and your favorite vegetable for a simple and light meal, or check out some of my blog’s popular side dishes for pairing ideas.

You Will Need:

• 4-6 Tilapia fillets, thawed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 4 tbsp melted soy-free margarine
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp orange zest

Procedure:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees and lightly oil a baking dish.
2. Arrange tilapia fillets in baking dish so that no or few edges overlap.
3. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
4. Toss breadcrumbs with melted butter and remaining seasonings. Spoon seasoned bread crumbs over fish.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown topping.