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Easy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Fast and Easy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia recipe delivers a crispy, flavorful fish with minimal effort. Breaded with a zesty mix of panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, then drizzled with olive oil and baked to golden perfection, this dish is a quick and healthy dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Fish

  • 4 tilapia filets (thawed and patted dry)
  • Juice of one lime
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Breading Mixture

  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

Finishing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Breading: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a shallow dish, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and freshly ground pepper. In a second shallow dish, pour the juice of one lime.
  2. Dredge the Tilapia: Dip each tilapia filet into the lime juice, coating both sides. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the breading adheres well on both sides. Place the breaded filets onto a foil-lined baking sheet that has been lightly greased.
  3. Drizzle with Olive Oil and Bake: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the breaded tilapia filets. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Notes

  • Make sure the tilapia filets are thoroughly dried before starting for a crispier crust.
  • If you don’t have lime juice, lemon juice can be used as a substitute for acidity.
  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the fish for the last 1-2 minutes but watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • The Italians seasoning can be substituted with a mix of oregano, basil, and thyme if preferred.
  • Use fresh parsley for better flavor and color.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tilapia filet
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

Find it online: https://evelynseats.com/easy-parmesan-crusted-tilapia-recipe/