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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Delicious Parmesan Crusted Tilapia topped with a crispy cheese coating, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • shallow bowl
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Cheese and Seasoning

  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt optional

Fish and Oil

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 filets tilapia (about 4 oz each)

Garnish

  • lemon cut into wedges

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the Parmesan, paprika, parsley and salt. Drizzle the tilapia with the olive oil, then dredge in the cheese mixture, pressing it in lightly with your fingers if necessary. Transfer to the baking sheet.
  • Bake until the fish is opaque in the thickest part, 10-12 minutes. Serve with the lemon slices.

Notes

You can substitute any firm white fish for the tilapia. Slightly adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray September 2006.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece of fishCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 505mg
Keyword baked tilapia, easy recipe, fish, healthy dinner, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia, Seafood
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