Crispy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets, about 6 ounces each, thawed if frozen
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 lemon wedges, for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. This helps the coating adhere better and ensures a crispier result.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Set up a breading station: Place the flour in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, whisk the eggs. In a third shallow dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Dredge each tilapia fillet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, press the fillet firmly into the Panko-Parmesan mixture, ensuring it's fully coated on both sides.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Arrange the coated tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle each fillet with about 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
- 4 tilapia fillets, about 6 ounces each, thawed if frozen
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 lemon wedges, for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. This helps the coating adhere better and ensures a crispier result.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Set up a breading station: Place the flour in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, whisk the eggs. In a third shallow dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Dredge each tilapia fillet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, press the fillet firmly into the Panko-Parmesan mixture, ensuring it's fully coated on both sides.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Arrange the coated tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle each fillet with about 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
⏱️ 2 min