Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is made with tilapia fillets, Parmesan cheese, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil.Coat the fish in the Parmesan mixture and bake at 400°F (200°C).Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 4 tilapia fillets
- Olive oil for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Lightly coat each tilapia fillet with olive oil.
- Press each oiled fillet firmly into the Parmesan mixture, coating the top and sides as evenly as possible.
- Arrange the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet with space between each piece.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the Parmesan crust is lightly golden.
- Let the fillets rest for a minute or two before serving. Serve warm with your favorite vegetables, salad, rice, or roasted potatoes.
Notes
For a lighter meal, serve the baked tilapia with a green salad, steamed broccoli, green beans, or roasted vegetables.
For a heartier dinner, pair the fish with rice, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or a simple pasta dish.
You can also add a little lemon zest to the Parmesan mixture for extra freshness. If fresh parsley is unavailable, dried parsley can be used in a smaller amount.