Recipe - Kid Friendly and Healthy Panko Crusted Tilapia
My kids love fish sticks - but they aren't the healthiest and quite honestly I would rather my kids eat fish that was prepared in a healthier, less greasy manner. I wanted to maintain the crunch since that is what the kids love, so I looked for a recipe with panko bread crumbs. The Whole Foods website had a wonderful, easy and tasty recipe that I had all the ingredients for. My kids loved not only the crunchy topping but also the lemon zest in the topping - truth be told they love lemony anything. Matter of fact, I served the tilapia with steamed broccoli dressed with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper. Survey says: 2 out of 3 kids loved it (the 3rd liked it but not loved it), and I loved it. This easy peasy meal has earned it's spot in our healthy dinner rotation . Ingredients: 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan 2 teaspoons dried basil 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt