Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Recipe | Crispy, Cheesy and Oven-Baked Perfection
Ingredients
- 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets, fresh or fully thawed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Adjust your oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the tilapia fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet lightly with kosher salt and black pepper. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley. Stir until it forms a thick paste.
- Divide the Parmesan mixture evenly among the four tilapia fillets. Spread the mixture over the top of each fillet in a thick, even layer.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the crusted fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature of 145°F or 62°C).
- Let the fish rest for a minute before serving with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
For the crispiest crust, ensure your tilapia fillets are patted completely dry with paper towels before seasoning and topping.