If you are a fan of mild fish and bold Italian flavors, this parmesan crusted tilapia recipe is for you. This is an easy no-fail recipe. Each bite has a rich melt-in-your mouth taste with a combined soft and slightly crunchy texture. This is a great main course to serve with veggies or even a side of garlic-olive oil pasta. Once you try it, this will become your go-to fish recipe.
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
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Ingredients
- 4 fresh tilapia filets
- ¼ cup light mayo
- ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ¼ stick of cold butter
- 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped (use as little or as much as desired)
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Preheat over to 400 degrees F.
- Line a large baking pan with parchment.
- Wash tilapia filets and gently pat dry with paper towels, removing as much moisture as possible.
- Place filets on parchment and use a brush to lightly coat each filet with a thin layer of mayo.
- This will serve as glue for the crumb topping.
- In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, parmesan, butter, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Mix until the butter takes the shape of small peas or pebbles.
- Once combined, press the crumb topping on to the mayo surface of each filet.
- It will be slightly messy, but have no doubt, once it bakes, it is utter perfection.
- Once each filet has a ½ inch layer of topping pressed in to it, bake for about 20 minutes or until topping is crispy and golden brown. Enjoy.
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Looks delicious.
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I cannot wait to make this meal for dinner this week!
I made this delicious Parmesan Crusted Tilapia for lunch today. My boys loved it. It was seasoned well and easy to make. Thank you for this recipe!
You’re very welcome. I’m glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe!