Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Olive Garden Copycat

Recreate the restaurant-quality magic of Olive Garden at home with this Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Copycat recipe! Featuring tender, flaky tilapia fillets coated in a golden, crispy Parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust, this dish is bursting with flavor in every bite. Seasoned with a touch of garlic powder, paprika, and a squeeze of fresh lemon, it’s a perfect balance of zest and crunch. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this skillet-fried masterpiece is a family-friendly dinner that pairs beautifully with a side of pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley for a sophisticated finish and enjoy a restaurant-worthy seafood dinner right in your own kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.75 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, add the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. In the third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, and garlic powder.

Step 3

Dredge each tilapia fillet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it well in the Parmesan-panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure the crust adheres.

Step 4

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, place the crusted fillets into the skillet. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 145°F).

Step 6

Remove the cooked fillets from the skillet and let them rest on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 7

Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(769.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1706.7

Total Fat 83.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 660mg	0%
Sodium 4088.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 4.5g
Protein 153.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 806.3mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 1806.9mg	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: 43.3%

Protein: 35.5%

Carbs: 21.1%