- 18 Ritz crackers
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- 4 tilapia fillets, about 1½ pounds total
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges, optional
- Jarred tartar sauce, optional
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Crush crackers in a plastic bag. Add cheese, oil and basil. Shake to combine.
- Place tilapia on prepared baking sheet. Brush top side of each piece with about ½ tablespoon of the mustard and season with the salt and pepper. Press the cracker mixture onto the mustard-coated side of the fillets.
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, if desired.
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