Description
Crispy Parmesan Tilapia is a quick and delightful seafood dish that combines tender tilapia fillets with a crunchy, cheesy coating. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe elevates your dinner with its savory flavors and enticing aroma. Simply bake these fillets to achieve a golden crust that’s sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. Serve it alongside fresh lemon wedges for an extra zing, and watch as this easy meal transforms into a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each tilapia fillet in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off before pressing it into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Place the coated fillets onto the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg