Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Olive Garden Copycat
Recreate the restaurant-quality magic of Olive Garden at home with this Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Copycat recipe! Featuring tender, flaky tilapia fillets coated in a golden, crispy Parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust, this dish is bursting with flavor in every bite. Seasoned with a touch of garlic powder, paprika, and a squeeze of fresh lemon, it’s a perfect balance of zest and crunch. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this skillet-fried masterpiece is a family-friendly dinner that pairs beautifully with a side of pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley for a sophisticated finish and enjoy a restaurant-worthy seafood dinner right in your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.75 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, add the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. In the third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, and garlic powder.
Dredge each tilapia fillet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it well in the Parmesan-panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure the crust adheres.
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, place the crusted fillets into the skillet. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 145°F).
Remove the cooked fillets from the skillet and let them rest on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.6 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1050 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 500 mg | 11% | |
*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.
