Breaded Baked Tilapia

Ingredients

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

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2 In a small bowl, beat egg, salt, and pepper together.
3. 3 Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip fish fillets in egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs.
4. 4 Melt butter in a shallow 9x13 inch baking pan in the oven for 1 minute. Tilt pan to coat with butter.
5. 5 Arrange fish fillets in the pan.
6. 6 Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lime or lemon slices.