Oven Fried Fish

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Oven Fried Fish.

• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 pound tilapia fillets, fresh or thawed
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• fresh lime or lemon

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. In a small bowl, add egg, salt (if desired), and pepper and beat together.
4. Place the bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip fish fillets in the egg mixture, then dip in the bread crumbs to coat.
5. Melt butter in a shallow 9x13 inch baking pan for 1 minute in the oven. Tilt pan to coat with butter.
6. Arrange fish fillets in the pan.
7. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve topped with lime or lemon slices (optional).