Tilapia with Onion Crust
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Tilapia with Onion Crust, a recipe that combines tender, flaky fish with a golden, savory topping that's bursting with flavor. Perfectly seasoned tilapia fillets are topped with a richly caramelized onion mixture infused with garlic, fresh parsley, panko breadcrumbs, and a hint of Parmesan for a beautifully crisp, cheesy crust. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is baked to perfection for a healthier yet indulgent twist on seafood. The tangy brightness of fresh lemon wedges makes for the perfect finishing touch, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Whether you're planning a weeknight meal or impressing dinner guests, this baked tilapia recipe delivers gourmet-style results with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Peel and finely dice the sweet onion. Mince the garlic and chop the fresh parsley.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is soft and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and parsley until well combined. Season with half the salt and pepper.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with the remaining salt and pepper.
Arrange the tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
Spoon the onion mixture evenly onto each fillet, gently pressing it down to adhere to the surface of the fish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the crust turns golden brown.
While the tilapia bakes, slice the lemon into wedges for serving.
Remove the tilapia from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 596 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 497 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.
