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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

This Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is a simple fish recipe that is done in 20 minutes and will even impress non-fish lovers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • shallow bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt optional
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 filets tilapia (about 4 oz each)
  • lemon cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the Parmesan, paprika, parsley and salt. Drizzle the tilapia with the olive oil, then dredge in the cheese mixture, pressing it in lightly with your fingers if necessary. Transfer to the baking sheet.
  • Bake until the fish is opaque in the thickest part, 10-12 minutes. Serve with the lemon slices.

Notes

You can substitute any firm white fish for the tilapia.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece of fishCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 505mg
Keyword Easy Recipe, fish, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia, quick dinner, Seafood, tilapia
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