Description
Crispy parmesan crusted tilapia is a delightful dish featuring tender tilapia fillets coated in a cheesy, crunchy crust. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried herbs until well combined.
- Drizzle olive oil or melted butter over each fillet, then coat generously with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the breadcrumb mix.
- Substitute tilapia with cod or haddock for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg