Tilapia is a medium flavored fish that tend to pick up what ever you cook it with.  It reminds me a little of catfish.  You can easily broil it with a little olive oil and lemon juice or fancy it up a bit.  I wanted to something crunchy so I [...]]]>

Baked Tilapia with Bread Crumb Topping

Tilapia is a medium flavored fish that tend to pick up what ever you cook it with.  It reminds me a little of catfish.  You can easily broil it with a little olive oil and lemon juice or fancy it up a bit.  I wanted to something crunchy so I made a simple bread crumb mixture.  I could have left it at that but really wanted a nice sauce to compliment it.  The lemon-wine was fast and simple and it’s OHHHH so good!

Baked Tilapia with Bread Crumb Topping

2 tilapia fillets  (6 – 8 oz each)

¼ cup panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon dried dill

olive oil

Coat the bottom of an 8” X 8” baking dish with olive oil and place fish in it.

In a small dish, mix bread crumbs with melted butter and herbs.  Spoon bread crumbs over both fillets.  Place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven and bake 15 – 20 minutes, then place under broiler for a couple minutes to brown topping.

Serve with a lemon wedge or sauce.

This is a simple sauce that goes well over seafood.  You can easily add different herbs to change up the flavor a little.

Lemon-Wine Butter Sauce

1 small shallot, minced

¼ cup dry white wine

4 oz (1 stick) unsalted butter

juice from ½ lemon

1 tablespoon cream or half and half

Salt and pepper to taste

In a saucepan, heat shallots in wine to a low boil.  Reduce to half while stirring occasionally.  Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time until fully incorporated.  Whisk in lemon juice, cream and salt and pepper.

Serve immediately over fish.

If not using right away, keep warm over low heat (or double boiler).  If sauce begins to break, quickly whisk in a little cold water until sauce comes back together.

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