Parmesan-Garlic Tilapia Sticks with Marinara
By: Rachael Stuart
Published: November 27, 2013

Here comes another amazing revamp of a childhood classic: the fish stick! These parmesan and garlic crusted tilapia sticks are simple and taste great dipped in warm marinara sauce. Panko and buttermilk make a simple baked breading.
 Parmesan-Garlic Tilapia Sticks
Submitted by Perry's 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
	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.