Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia

Name: Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs; 1/4 cup butter; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Sea salt and fresh black pepper; 1 pound tilapia fillets; Old Bay seasoning; paprika

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
553 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
International

Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia

Tatum Murray

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This Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is tender and flaky on the inside and with a crisp cheesy crust on the outside. You'll have dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter softened
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Sea salt and fresh black pepper (to taste)
1 pound tilapia fillets about 4 filets
Old Bay seasoning or your favorite seafood seasoning salt
paprika to taste

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Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, butter, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper foil and spray with cooking spray.
Arrange fillets in a single layer on prepared pan and generously sprinkle Old Bay seasoning over the top only.
Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over, sprinkle on the Old Bay seasoning again, then broil for a couple more minutes.
Remove the fillets from the oven and pat about 3 tablespoons of the breadcrumb mixture on the top side of each fillet.
Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately. Garnish with lemon wedges (optional).

Notes

Buy frozen tilapia from the meat and seafood department at your local grocery store. the "fresh" fish they have in the display cases were most likely previously frozen and thawed for display. It is best to thaw the fish yourself.
Keep a meat thermometer handy to check the internal temp of the fish. You want it to be 145 degrees F. It tastes best when it's not overcooked.
Though we love Parmigiano Reggiano for most dishes, the powdery parmesan cheese from a canister works best for this recipe. It crisps up with the breadcrumbs instead of melting.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 553kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 1009mg (42%) Potassium 428mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 600IU (12%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 426mg (43%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 553 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	553kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	38g	76%
Fat	34g	52%
Saturated Fat	15g	75%
Cholesterol	115mg	38%
Sodium	1009mg	42%
Potassium	428mg	9%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	600IU	12%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	426mg	43%
Iron	3mg	17%