Garlic Parmesan Encrusted Tilapia

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Garlic Parmesan Encrusted Tilapia, a simple yet gourmet-style dish that's bursting with flavor and crunch. Tender tilapia fillets are coated with a delectable crust made from freshly minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and a hint of vibrant lemon zest, creating the perfect balance of savory and zesty. A touch of melted butter and chopped parsley adds rich, herbaceous notes, while broiling the finished fish ensures a gorgeously golden, crispy topping. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings or a special dinner at home. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and a side of your favorite vegetables or salad for a healthy, mouthwatering meal everyone will love. Whether you're a seafood lover or trying tilapia for the first time, this baked fish recipe will soon become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 3 cloves Fresh garlic
• 1 cup Grated parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Step 2

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, finely mince the garlic cloves. Combine the garlic, grated parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined to form the crust mixture.

Step 4

Brush the tilapia fillets with olive oil on both sides and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Spread an even layer of the garlic parmesan mixture over the top of each tilapia fillet, pressing gently to adhere.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The crust should be golden and crispy.

Step 7

Switch the oven to broil and broil the tilapia on high for 1-2 minutes to brown the crust further, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

Step 8

Remove the fillets from the oven and let them cool slightly before plating.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(643.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1403.9

Total Fat 84.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 401mg	0%
Sodium 2945.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 5.0g
Protein 141.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1012.1mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1808.9mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 39.1%

Carbs: 8.3%