Baked Tilapia With Buttery Crumb Topping Recipe

This baked tilapia recipe makes a nutritious and delicious meal, and it is an incredibly fast and easy preparation. Tilapia cooks quickly because the fillets are quite thin. It's a mild white fish, so it takes its flavor from the topping, sauce, or garnish. This baked fish version combines a fresh buttery crumb topping with a small amount of basil. Feel free to toss a few tablespoons of parmesan cheese with the breadcrumbs for rich flavor. Or if you want a lighter topping, cut the butter down to 2 tablespoons. For side dishes, choose roasted or baked potatoes or rice. Green beans or broccoli are good choices for their vivid green color or serve the fish with carrots or steamed peas.