Graham-Crusted Tilapia

Looking for a seafood recipe? Then check out this delicious tilapia coated with cracker mixture – a wonderful dinner ready in 25 minutes. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated November 25, 2010

Ingredients

lb tilapia, cod, haddock or other medium-firm fish fillets, about 3/4 inch thick

1/2

cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 squares)

teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

1/4

cup fat-free (skim) milk

tablespoons canola oil

tablespoons chopped toasted pecans

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1

Move oven rack to position slightly above middle of oven. Heat oven to 500°F.
2

Cut fish fillets crosswise into 2-inch-wide pieces. In shallow dish, mix cracker crumbs, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Place milk in another shallow dish.
3

Dip fish into milk, then coat with cracker mixture. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Drizzle oil over fish; sprinkle with pecans.
4

Bake about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Toasting nuts adds a lot of great flavor. To toast nuts, bake uncovered in ungreased shallow pan in 350°F oven 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown.