Baked Tilapia with Sour Cream Parmesan Crust

Elevate your seafood dinner with this irresistibly creamy Baked Tilapia with Sour Cream Parmesan Crust—a simple yet elegant dish perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Featuring tender, flaky tilapia fillets seasoned to perfection, this recipe is crowned with a rich and tangy blend of sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika. A buttery panko breadcrumb topping adds a golden-crispy texture, creating a delightful contrast to the creamy crust. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy baked tilapia is an effortless way to impress your guests. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside steamed vegetables or rice, it’s a wholesome, flavorful meal that will become a family favorite. Perfect for searches like "easy baked tilapia recipe" or "creamy Parmesan tilapia," this crowd-pleaser is as visually stunning as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 fillets (about 6-8 oz each) Tilapia fillets
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons (melted) Butter
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold 4 tilapia fillets in a single layer.

Step 2

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together 0.5 cup sour cream, 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 0.5 teaspoon paprika until well combined.

Step 4

Spread the sour cream mixture evenly on top of the seasoned tilapia fillets, ensuring a thick, even layer.

Step 5

In another small bowl, combine 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the sour cream topping on each fillet.

Step 6

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The breadcrumb topping should be golden brown.

Step 7

Remove the dish from the oven and let the fillets rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Garnish with 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley for added color and flavor. Serve warm with your favorite side dishes such as steamed vegetables or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(866.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1379.0

Total Fat 65.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 510.9mg	0%
Sodium 3055.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 183.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 254.8mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 2708.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 52.3%

Carbs: 5.9%