Cracker and Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Around $10 per family Medium Difficulty

1 cup oyster crackers

1/3 cup Ritz crackers (generous handful)

¾ cup parmesan cheese

1/3 cup flat leaf parsley leaves

3T chopped fresh chives

2T fresh thyme leaves

1T Old Bay seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

Flour, for coating

2 large eggs, beaten

Splash of heavy cream or half and half

EVOO, for frying

1.5 lbs sole or tilapia fillets, rinsed and patted dry

salt and pepper

lemon wedges for serving

Using a food processor, grind the oyster crackers, Ritz crackers, parmesan, parsley, chives, thyme, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic powder (if using). Transfer to a shallow bowl. Place flour in another shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, beat the eggs and cream.

Fill a large skillet with enough EVOO to reach a depth of ¼ inch and heat over med.-high heat. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper. Coat the fish with the flour, shaking off any excess; coat with the egg mixture, then with the cracker crumbs. Working with 2 fillets at a time, fry the fish in the skillet, turning once, until deep golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer each batch to the oven to keep warm. Serve with the lemon wedges.

Freezer Club...let the fish thaw and then fry the fish in the skillet.