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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/parmesan-crusted-tilapia/

Ingredients

The fish

  • 4 fillets tilapia

The seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400℉/205℃ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Bring the tilapia fillets to room temperature and pat them dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then spread mustard on each side.
  3. In a bowl, mix together Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, pepper flakes, paprika, and chopped parsley.
  4. Coat both sides of the tilapia fillets with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
  5. Place the coated fillets on the baking tray and spray the tops with cooking spray.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and the fish is flaky, with an internal temperature of 140℉/60℃.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon slices and your choice of sides.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
2
Calories
493
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
39g
Total protein
40g
Sodium
1703mg
Cholesterol
231mg

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