Ingredients

• 1 lb tilapia or any other firm, white fish such as cod
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
• A couple big pinches of salt and pepper
• Marinara sauce for dipping

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut fish into 1/2-inch strips and sprinkle a little salt on both sides.

2. In a small shallow bowl whisk together the egg, buttermilk and pressed garlic. In another shallow bowl combine the bread crumbs, cheese, and a big pinch of salt and pepper.

3. Dip the fish sticks into the wet mixture, letting excess liquid drip off, then coat in bread crumb mixture. Lay on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining fish sticks. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. If you want them golden brown, broil them for the last minute of baking time.

4. Serve with warm marinara sauce.

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