Garlic Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Baked tilapia with a crispy garlic parmesan crust — budget-friendly and absolutely delicious. If you are looking for a quick weeknight fish dish that the whole family will actually eat, this is it. The parmesan crust gets perfectly golden and the fish stays tender and flaky inside.
Why You Will Love This
- Ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish
- Budget-friendly protein that does not taste budget
- Kid-approved with that crispy cheesy crust
- Pairs with literally anything — rice, veggies, salad
Ingredients
- tilapia fillets
- parmesan
- garlic powder
- breadcrumbs
- butter
- lemon
- fresh parsley
How to Make It
- Preheat oven to 400F. Pat tilapia fillets dry and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Mix parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and melted butter together.
- Press the mixture onto the top of each fillet in an even layer.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and fish flakes easily. Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley.
What I Use in My Kitchen:
- McCormick Garlic Powder – a kitchen staple I always keep stocked
- Progresso Italian Breadcrumbs – a kitchen staple I always keep stocked
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Garlic Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Flaky tilapia baked under a crunchy garlic Parmesan crust. A fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Method
- Pat the tilapia dry and place on a lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the Parmesan, panko, melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley into a paste.
- Press the mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
- Bake at 400F for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish flakes easily and the crust is golden.
- Serve with lemon wedges and extra parsley.
Notes
Any mild white fish such as cod or haddock works with this crust. Adjust baking time for thicker fillets.
