Description
This parmesan tilapia cooks under the broiler in just minutes, giving me tender, flaky fish topped with a rich, golden parmesan crust. The buttery lemon mixture melts beautifully, making this one of the fastest and most satisfying seafood dishes I like to make.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 pounds tilapia fillets, (8 fillets)
Instructions
- Turn on the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil sprayed with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, softened butter, mayonnaise, and fresh lemon juice. Add the dried basil, black pepper, onion powder, and celery seed. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2–3 minutes.
- Flip the fillets and broil for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spread the Parmesan mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
- Return to the broiler for about 2 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Avoid overcooking.
Notes
Add a pinch of paprika for extra color and flavor.
Use cod or haddock instead of tilapia for variation.
Increase the lemon juice or add lemon zest for a brighter flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: undefined
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
