Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

This Parmesan Crusted Tilapia recipe is a quick and easy 30-minute dinner featuring tender tilapia fillets coated in a crispy Parmesan and Panko breadcrumb crust—perfect for adding a flavorful fish dish to your weekly meal rotation.

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Is fish part of your dinner rotation? I like tucking in a fish dish here and there, like cauliflower rice fish taco bowls, just to keep things interesting. This parmesan crusted baked tilapia is one of our family favorites!

I know fish isn’t always the most highly requested dinner, but when you bread tilapia and pop it in the oven, it comes out hot and crispy. It’s almost like fried fish but so much healthier, and I’ve never seen it turned down!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This crispy baked fish is similar in taste and texture to fried fish, but without all the oil and mess from frying!
• It’s super simple recipe to make – you only need four ingredients and 30 minutes before this tasty main dish is ready to eat.
• Tilapia is really easy to cook and doesn’t require much skill in the kitchen. So this recipe is great for beginners!

Ingredients for Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

• Tilapia filets – If you purchase frozen tilapia fillets, allow them to thaw before using them in this crusted tilapia recipe.
• Panko bread crumbs – This is all you need to make the most crispy, crunchy outer crust for parmesan crusted tilapia. If you need this to be gluten free make sure to use gluten-free Panko Bread Crumbs.
• Parmesan cheese – You’ll want to use shredded instead of grated parmesan cheese. Of course, for best results, shred your own cheese.
• Butter – Melted salted or unsalted butter will work for this easy recipe.

How to cook tilapia

In a large mixing bowl mix together the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and melted butter.

Place tilapia on a greased baking sheet and cover the top of each fillet with the Panko and cheese mixture.

Bake parmesan crusted tilapia for 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown, in an oven preheated to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Serve immediately with your favorite side dish.

Storage & Reheating

Fridge: Leftover cooked tilapia will keep in the refrigerator for up three to four days. Place it into an airtight container or wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

Freezer: Wrap each fillet tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place it into a freezer safe bag. Or, place leftover fish into an airtight container. Freeze cooked tilapia for up to three months.

To reheat, place into the oven until warmed through. Keep in mind that the panko breading may not crisp up as much when reheated. But it will still taste quite delicious!

I know you’re going to love this parmesan crusted tilapia recipe! It’s a quick 30-minute dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Recipe

Quick and Easy Baked Tilapia recipe in a delicious Panko and Parmesan coating!

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:20 minutes mins

Total:30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 Tilapia fillets about 1 pound, thawed if you use frozen
• ▢ ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
• ▢ ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
• Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Mix butter, Panko and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl. Lay Tilapia fillets on cookie sheet. Top with Parmesan mixture.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Tips

FRIDGE: Leftover cooked tilapia will keep in the refrigerator for up three to four days. Place it into an airtight container or wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

FREEZE: Wrap each fillet tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place it into a freezer safe bag. Or, place leftover fish into an airtight container. Freeze cooked tilapia for up to three months.

To reheat, place into the oven until warmed through. Keep in mind that the panko breading may not crisp up as much when reheated. But it will still taste quite delicious!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 472kcal (24%), Carbohydrates: 22g (7%), Protein: 49g (98%), Fat: 21g (32%), Saturated Fat: 12g (75%), Cholesterol: 128mg (43%), Sodium: 855mg (37%), Potassium: 599mg (17%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 2g (2%), Vitamin A: 495IU (10%), Calcium: 424mg (42%), Iron: 2.6mg (14%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

What to Serve with Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Bacon wrapped green beans and glazed carrots are two simple sides that I love to serve with fish. Smashed potatoes are also delicious if you want something quick and easy.

Garlic cheddar biscuits and easy oven roasted vegetables would pair well with this crispy fish too.

You could of course go with classics like corn on the cob, mac and cheese, or mashed potatoes as well. And then wrap up your meal with a delicious no bake blueberry cheesecake or a simple strawberry lemon cake.

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