Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
A delicious, restaurant-quality fish dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home. This recipe creates a crispy, flavorful crust while keeping the fish tender and moist inside.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets 6 oz each, patted dry
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the beaten egg in a separate shallow dish.
- Dip each tilapia fillet in the beaten egg, letting excess drip off.
- Coat each fillet thoroughly in the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere.
- Place the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the coating is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.