Parmesan Crusted Tilapia: 15-Min Dinner Bliss
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is a quick and healthy dinner. This recipe is simple to make and packed with flavor. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tilapia fillets
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, mix together Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Dip each tilapia fillet into the Parmesan mixture, coating both sides.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the tilapia fillets for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute other white fish like cod or haddock.
- For extra flavor, add dried herbs like parsley or dill to the Parmesan mixture.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg