Baked Corn Flake Crusted Fish

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fish fillets
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup 1% buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup corn flakes (crumbled) or regular bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 fresh lemon, cut into wedges

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 475°F. Lightly oil a shallow baking dish.
2. 2 Rinse fish fillets, wipe with lemon juice, and pat dry.
3. 3 In a bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, and minced garlic.
4. 4 In a separate shallow dish, mix corn flakes (or breadcrumbs) with white pepper, salt, and onion powder.
5. 5 Dip fillets into the buttermilk mixture, then coat thoroughly with the seasoned crumbs. Press gently to adhere.
6. 6 Arrange fillets on the prepared baking dish. Bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes without turning.
7. 7 Cut into 6 pieces and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.