Description
A quick and delightful recipe for Parmesan Crusted Tilapia that features tender fish with a crispy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Brush both sides of each tilapia fillet with melted butter.
- Coat each fillet with the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently.
- Place the fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and the crust is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating cayenne pepper, lemon juice, or dried herbs into the mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: parmesan crusted tilapia, quick dinner, easy recipe, fish recipes, family meals