Description
Crispy Parmesan tilapia is a delightful weeknight dish that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant meal. With its golden, crunchy crust and tender fish, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, mix together Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each fillet generously in the mixture, pressing down lightly to adhere.
- Place the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg