Simple Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
My favorite meal is a crispy breaded piece of fish, and this Simple Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is no exception! This simple way to prepare fish fillets has explosive flavor. The exterior is crunchy and perfectly seasoned with Parmesan and crunchy panko breadcrumbs while the inside is tender and flaky. This recipe will be in the regular rotation for weekly meals.
Ingredients for Italian Style Parmesan Coated Tilapia
- Tilapia fillets
- Mayonnaise or Butter
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
How to make Italian-Style Parmesan Coated Tilapia?
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9 x 13 baking dish with foil to make cleanup easy. Place the tilapia on a cutting board and pat it dry with a paper towel. In a mixing bowl add panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
Smear the mayonnaise or butter on both sides of each fillet. Sprinkle the tops with the salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Flip over one fillet and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on the back, then place the reverse side in the baking pan and sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs. Repeat for the other fillets.
Bake for 20 minutes at 425 degrees F until golden brown and flakey. Or the internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit when measured with a meat thermometer.
What Does Tilapia Taste Like?
Tilapia has a very mild taste. So mild some people don’t think it has any flavor. Its mild flavor is great for picky eaters. The breading and the mild flavor also mean you can jazz it up with other flavors very easily.
How To Store Leftover and Reheat Parmesan Coated Tilapia?
This tilapia recipe is best fresh from the oven. If you have leftovers you can store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for three to four days, but that crispy panko coating may go a little soft on you and probably won’t crisp up when you reheat it.
It’s recommended to reheat it in the oven to keep the crispy coating as much as possible, but you can use the microwave just beware it will be soggy but still edible. Another option is the air fryer for 5 minutes at 380 degrees F. The coating will maintain its crispiness.
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Simple Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Equipment
- 9 x 13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 Tilapia Fillets
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise or Butter
Parmesan Panko Breading
- 1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)
- 2 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with foil to make cleanup easy.
- Place it on a cutting board and pat it dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Smear the mayonnaise or butter on both sides of each fillet. Sprinkle the tops with the salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Flip over one fillet and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on the back, then place the reverse side in the baking pan and sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs. Repeat for the other fillets.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 425 degrees F until golden brown and flakey. Or the internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit when measured with a meat thermometer.