Crunchy Baked Tilapia
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavorful recipe for **Crunchy Baked Tilapia**! Featuring tender tilapia fillets coated in a golden, crispy mixture of parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, and aromatic spices like garlic powder and paprika, this dish delivers the perfect balance of texture and flavor. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a simple oven-baking method, this healthy and satisfying meal is both effortless and mess-free. Serve it alongside lemon wedges for a zesty finish and pair it with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a fresh salad to create a wholesome, restaurant-quality dish at home. Whether you're looking for a low-carb dinner option or a crowd-pleaser for family nights, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Perfect for keyword searches like "healthy baked tilapia," "crispy tilapia recipes," and "easy fish dinner ideas"!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 0.3333333333333333 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Brush both sides of each tilapia fillet with melted butter, ensuring the surface is evenly coated.
Dip each fillet into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres evenly on both sides.
Place the coated fillets onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy. The fish should flake easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and let the fillets rest for a minute before serving.
Serve the crunchy baked tilapia with lemon wedges on the side for a bright, fresh flavor. Pair with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 348 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 2667 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 128.5 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1865 mg | 40% | |
*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.
