Parmesan-Basil Perch

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaf 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

Directions

1. 1

   Move oven rack to position slightly above middle of oven.

2. 2

   Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray rectangular pan,13 x 9 x 2 with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Mix all ingredients except fish, margarine, and parsley.

4. 4

   Brush one side of fish with margarine, dip into crumb mixture.

5. 5

   Place fish, coated sides up, in pan.

6. 6

   Bake uncovered 15 to 20 mins, or until fish flakes easily with fork.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with Parsley!