Baked Lemon Parmesan Tilapia
A delightful seafood dish featuring tender tilapia fillets enhanced with lemon juice and Parmesan cheese for a flavorful and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced) Use fresh lemon for the brightest flavor.
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko) For extra crunch.
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Optional Garnish
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped For garnish before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Place the tilapia fillets in the baking dish and pour the lemon mixture over them, ensuring all the fish is coated evenly.
- In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and Parmesan cheese until crumbly.
Cooking
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture generously over each fillet, pressing down gently to adhere it.
- Bake the tilapia in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the fish rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a crispier topping, broil the fish for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking, keeping a close eye. Feel free to swap tilapia for other white fish like cod or sole, adjusting cooking time as necessary. Leftovers make a fantastic salad topping or a filling for wraps.