Parmesan-Garlic Tilapia Sticks

Photo: Natalie (Perrys' Plate)

Ingredients

1 pound tilapia or any other firm, white fish such as cod

1 egg

1/4 cup buttermilk

3 cloves garlic, pressed

1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs

cup finely grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste

Marinara sauce for dipping

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Cut fish into 1/2-inch strips and sprinkle a little salt on both sides.

In a small shallow bowl whisk together the egg, buttermilk and pressed garlic. In another shallow bowl combine the bread crumbs, cheese, and a big pinch of salt and pepper.

Dip the fish sticks into the wet mixture, letting excess liquid drip off, then coat in bread crumb mixture. Lay on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining fish sticks.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. If you want them golden brown, broil them for the last minute of baking time.

Serve with warm marinara sauce.