Parmesan-basil Perch

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 lb ocean perch (or other lean fish filets)
• 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 move oven rack to position slightly above middle of oven.
• 2 heat oven to 375 degrees. spray rectangular pan,13 x 9 x 2 with cooking spray.
• 3 mix all ingredients except fish, margarine, and parsley.
• 4 brush one side of fish with margarine, dip into crumb mixture.
• 5 place fish, coated sides up, in pan.
• 6 bake uncovered 15 to 20 mins, or until fish flakes easily with fork.
• 7 sprinkle with parsley!