Country Cooking 03-07

Panko Panfried Fish Strips

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 tilapia fillets, cut in half lengthwise

3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk

1 1/2 cups panko crispy bread crumbs

4 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Sprinkle garlic powder, salt and pepper evenly over fish. Place buttermilk and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip fish strips, one at a time in buttermilk, then coat with bread crumbs.In large skillet, heat 2 1/4 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add 4 fish strips. Reduce heat to medium, cook 8 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove from skillet to plate; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons oil and 4 fish strips. Serves 4.

Orange-Almond Streusel Muffins

Streusel topping:

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons sliced almonds

1 tablespoon Original Bisquick® mix

1 tablespoon cold butter or margarine

Muffins:

1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 egg

1/2 cup orange juice 2 cups Bisquick mix

1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Heat oven to 400º. Mix topping ingredients together. Set aside.

Mix muffin ingredients except Bisquick and almonds. Stir in Bisquick mix just until moistened. Add almonds. Divide batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle evenly with streusel topping. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to cooking rack. Serve warm. Makes 12 servings.

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