Crispy Parmesan Tilapia
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring flaky tilapia coated in a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust. Perfect served with your favorite sides!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 ounces tilapia fillets
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet lightly with olive oil.
- Dredge each oiled fillet in the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to coat both sides.
- Place the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the tops of the fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can broil the fish for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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