Panko Pan-Fried Fish Strips

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets, cut in half lengthwise
• 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 3 ingredients; sprinkle evenly over fish.
2. 2. Place buttermilk in a shallow dish. Place panko in another shallow dish. Working with 1 piece of fish at a time, dip fish into buttermilk, and dredge in panko.
3. 3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of oil to pan; add half of fish. Reduce heat to medium; cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and fish.
4. Serve with: Dijon Green Beans