Description
Fast and Easy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is a quick, flavorful fish dish with a crispy golden topping made from parmesan and panko. The tilapia stays tender and flaky inside, making it a light yet satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets, thawed and patted dry
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it.
- In a shallow dish, mix together panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place the lime juice in a second shallow dish.
- Dip each tilapia fillet into the lime juice on both sides, lightly season with salt and pepper, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange the breaded fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil evenly over the fillets.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the coating is golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat the fish dry to help the coating stick.
Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
