By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 4
199 cal · 35 min
Oven Fried Fish
Recipe GLPR2862bbf2e0d3fe
Golden, crispy oven-baked tilapia fillets coated in a seasoned breadcrumb crust. Fish is dipped in an egg batter and bread crumbs, then baked in a buttered pan until the flesh flakes easily with a fork. Serve with fresh citrus for brightness.
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Ingredients
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 pound tilapia fillets (4 fillets)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Fresh lime or lemon, sliced (optional)
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before beginning.
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a small shallow bowl, beat together the egg, salt (if using), and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the bread crumbs into another shallow bowl.
Place the melted butter in a 9x13-inch baking pan and put it in the preheated oven for 1 minute to warm.
Remove the pan from the oven and tilt it gently to coat the bottom evenly with butter.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Working with one fillet at a time, dip it into the egg mixture, coating both sides, then press it into the bread crumbs to create an even coating. Place each coated fillet in the prepared pan.
Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until the fish flesh is opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork, and the coating is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and serve hot. Top with fresh lime or lemon slices if desired.
Comments
Tilapia and bread crumbs are stocked everywhere in the Charlotte area—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger carry all of it without a special trip. The cost per serving lands around $3–$3.50, driven mainly by the tilapia fillet itself, which is reasonable for weeknight protein. The stated 35 minutes is honest if you account for prep (patting fish dry, setting up the coating station, and a few minutes of assembly before the oven does most of the work), though a reader should know the actual hands-on time is closer to 10 minutes. This is straightforward family food that doesn't demand fussing once it hits the oven, though the coating can soften slightly on a second day, so it's best eaten fresh.
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