Description
Fast and Easy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is a delightful and crispy dish that pairs perfectly with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal in no time!
Ingredients
Tilapia fillets: 4 thawed-out filets
Panko breadcrumbs: these truly make for a very crispy outside crust
Parmesan cheese: freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor
Italian seasoning and garlic powder: to flavor the breading
Lime juice: filets will be placed in lime juice before breading them
Parsley: freshly chopped
Olive oil: drizzle over the breaded filets.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Marinate the tilapia fillets in lime juice for about 10 minutes to add flavor and moisture.
- In a bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Remove the tilapia from the lime juice and coat each fillet with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks.
- Place the breaded fillets onto the prepared baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For an extra crispy crust, consider broiling the tilapia for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Fast and Easy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia, Parmesan crusted fish, tilapia recipe, easy seafood dinner, quick fish meal