Parmesan Panko Crusted Tilapia

If you are looking for a no-fuss, crowd pleasing dinner, you’re looking right at it! These Parmesan Panko Crusted Tilapia filets are made with allll of the essentials that make them extra crispy and extra flavorful!

Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
20
minutes
TOtal:
30
minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 Tilapia filets, rinsed and patted dry
  • 6 oz. parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ Cup panko bread crumbs, plain
  • ½ TSP black pepper
  • ½ TBSP olive oil
  • 1 TBSP lemon zest or lemon zest from one whole lemon
  • 1 TBSP fresh parsley, minced
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (if desired)
  • Green onion, for garnish (if desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together: parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, black pepper, lemon zest and fresh parsley.
  3. Brush the top of your tilapia filets with olive oil. Taking the parmesan cheese mixture, scoop some out with your hands and press gently into each filet to coat. Make sure all sides and top are completely covered.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. To create a crispier golden brown top, switch your oven to broil and broil on high for an additional 5-7 minutes. NOTE: make sure to keep an eye on it at all times during the broiling process to ensure they do not burn.  
  5. Remove from the oven, garnish with green onions and and serve with lemon wedges and steamed white rice.
  6. ENJOY!