This garlic Parmesan tilapia has a crisp, flavorful coating and bakes quickly for an easy weeknight dinner. Serve it with rice, vegetables, and tartar sauce if you like.
A QUICK NOTE
Brush on just enough olive oil to coat the fillets, then press the Parmesan mixture onto both sides. Sprinkle any leftover coating over the top before baking.
BAKE TIME
About 10–12 minutes, depending on fillet thickness
INGREDIENTS
6 tilapia fillets, thawed
Up to ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, enough to brush the fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup finely shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs
5 garlic cloves, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Tartar sauce, for serving
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a bowl, mix the Parmesan, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
3. Brush both sides of each fillet with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Press the fish into the Parmesan mixture to coat, then place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle any remaining mixture over the fillets.
4. Squeeze the lemon juice over the fish. Bake for about 10–12 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish reaches 145°F at the thickest part and flakes easily.
5. Serve with tartar sauce, rice, and vegetables.
