Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets – A Golden Baked Fish Recipe
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. Tilapia fillets are coated with Parmesan cheese and seasonings. The fish is baked until golden and tender. The recipe requires minimal preparation time. It produces a healthy and satisfying meal. Overall, it is a perfect choice for a quick seafood dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).Lightly grease a baking tray.
- In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.Stir well.
- Rinse tilapia fillets and pat dry.Brush with olive oil or butter.
- Sprinkle lemon juice over fillets.
- Press Parmesan mixture onto fillets.Coat evenly on top.
- Place fillets on baking tray.Bake for 15–20 minutes.Cook until fish flakes easily.
- Remove from oven.Sprinkle parsley.Serve warm.
Notes
- Fresh tilapia works best.
- Dry fish before coating.
- Do not overbake.
- Use fine breadcrumbs.
- Adjust salt carefully.
- Use parchment paper if needed.
- Medium fillets cook evenly.
- Serve immediately.