Elevate your weeknight dinners with Broiled Tilapia Parmesan, a quick and flavorful dish that brings restaurant-quality seafood to your table in just 20 minutes. This recipe pairs tender tilapia fillets with a rich, golden topping made from Parmesan cheese, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of lemon juice, all enhanced by a perfectly balanced blend of spices like basil, cayenne, and onion powder. Broiled to flaky perfection under high heat, the fillets are crowned with a bubbling layer of cheesy goodness, delivering a combination of crisp, savory, and citrusy notes with every bite. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, this dish is ideal for busy nights or when you want to impress with minimal effort. Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh side salad to complete this irresistible seafood feast!
Preheat your oven's broiler on high and position the rack approximately 4–5 inches from the heat source.
Lightly grease a broiler pan or line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth.
Add the basil, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper to the cheese mixture. Mix well and set aside.
Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Arrange the fillets on the prepared broiler pan, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
Broil the tilapia for 3–4 minutes, or until the fish begins to flake with a fork. Remove from the oven but leave the broiler on.
Carefully spread the Parmesan cheese mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
Return the fillets to the oven and broil for 2–3 more minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
Remove from the oven, let rest for 1–2 minutes, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Calories |
1157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 75.1 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 357 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 1085 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 112.5 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1567 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.