Baked tilapia is easy weeknight dinner with flaky, tender fish and a crispy, buttery topping. With lemon, parmesan and crispy panko breadcrumbs, this recipe is fresh, flavorful and delicious. ready in 20 minutes.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights Baked Tilapia
- Skill level: This recipe is perfect for anyone new to cooking fish because it’s simple, quick to make and almost foolproof with its light, flaky texture and easy seasoning.
- Budget tip. Tilapia is an affordable, budget-friendly way to add more fish to your weeknight dinner rotation without a lot of extra prep or expensive ingredients.
- Service offers. Serve baked tilapia with rice and vegetables like roasted broccoli or a fresh summer salad for an easy and balanced meal.
Total time. 20 minutes Services: 4 fillets Cooking method: Cooked, then cooked
Ingredient notes
- Fish. White tilapia fillets are mild, budget-friendly and quick to cook. Cod, drum, flounder or sole also work well, although thicker fillets may need a few extra minutes in the oven.
- Panko. Panko breadcrumbs give the top its light, crunchy texture and golden crunch, but regular breadcrumbs can be used for a softer, more delicate crust.
- Parmesan. Parmesan cheese adds a salty, savory flavor to the appetizer. Freshly grated Parmesan melts beautifully, while grated Parmesan creates a finer, smoother crust.
- Herbs and spices. The garlic powder adds spiciness without being too moist, while the paprika gives the dish a little depth. Garnish with fresh parsley or substitute dried parsley if that’s what you have on hand.
How to bake tilapia
- Stir in the Parmesan panko mixture and dry tilapia.
- Put it in a pan and drizzle with melted butter and a squeeze of lemon.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan panko mixture over the fish and bake (full recipe below).
Storing Baked Tilapia
- Residues. Store leftover baked tilapia in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezing. Freeze cooked tilapia in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator and gently reheat.
- Overheating. Heat in a 300°F oven or fan until heated through. The microwave works, but the top will soften and the fish can dry out if overheated.
Quick fish dinners
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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To make the topping, combine the Panko, Parmesan, parsley, melted butter, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
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Wash the tilapia fillets, pat dry and place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
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Sprinkle with butter. Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets.
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Top with Panko mixture.
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Cook for 15 minutes or just until cooked through and fish flakes.
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Cook for the last minute if desired
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Calories. 240: |: Carbohydrates. 4:is |: Proteins. 35:00is |: Fats. 9:00is |: Saturated fats. 4:is |: Cholesterol. 100mg |: Sodium. 203:mg |: Potassium. 532mg |: Vitamin A. 390IU: |: Vitamin C. 8:5mg |: Calcium. 57:mg |: iron 1.3:mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and depends on the preparation methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course: Dinner
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