Description
This Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy crispy baked fish. The tilapia fillets are coated in a flavorful mixture of Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and spices, then baked to perfection. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright and refreshing finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Tilapia: Brush each tilapia fillet with olive oil and butter, then coat with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place the coated fillets on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and fish flakes easily.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the fillets for the last 2 minutes.
- Substitute tilapia with cod or haddock if preferred.
- Great with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
