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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Looking for the perfect Tilapia recipe? This
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
is the ideal combination of easy and impressive. Budget friendly, kid approved and down right delicious tilapia that anyone can make!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
12
minutes
mins
Total Time
17
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
cheese, parmesan, seafood
Servings:
5
servings
Author:
Aimee
Ingredients
5
large tilapia fillets
about 1.5 pounds total
1
cup
panko crumbs
1
cup
shredded parmesan cheese
1
Tablespoon
Italian seasoning mix
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
pinch
of crushed red pepper
1
large egg white
1
Tablespoon
water
parsley
for garnish, optional
Instructions
In a small shallow bowl, whisk egg white with water until frothy. Set aside.
In a second small shallow bowl, combine panko with parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and crushed red pepper.
Dip each piece of tilapia in whisked egg whites, then coat completely in parmesan crust.
Place on a foil lined baking sheet, repeat for remaining fillets.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 12-14 minutes, until fish flakes with fork. Garnish with fresh parsley, optional.
Notes
Cooking time may vary depending on size/thickness of fish.
Frozen tilapia.
You can use frozen fish in this recipe. Just be sure to thaw it before hand.
Use fresh Parmesan.
Buy blocks of Parmesan and grate it yourself for best flavor and texture.
Storing.
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is best enjoyed immediately after cooking.
Nutrition
Calories:
386
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
17
g
|
Protein:
55
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
146
mg
|
Sodium:
666
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
2
g