Description
A quick and healthy Broiled Tilapia Parmesan recipe featuring tender tilapia fillets topped with a crispy parmesan, breadcrumb, and herb crust. This easy dish is ready in under 20 minutes, uses minimal oil, and delivers a deliciously crunchy and family-friendly dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 tilapia fillets (fresh or thawed frozen)
Topping
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs (or gluten-free crumbs/nuts for gluten-free version)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional
- Fresh lemon juice for drizzling
- Fresh herbs e.g. parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Broiler and Prepare Pan: Set your oven broiler to high and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Topping Mixture: In a bowl, combine grated parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in olive oil and toss until the mixture is evenly moistened and crumbly.
- Season the Tilapia Fillets: Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- Apply the Parmesan Topping: Spoon the parmesan crumb mixture evenly over the top of each tilapia fillet, pressing gently so it adheres well.
- Broil Until Golden: Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional Fresh Lemon Finish: Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the cooked fillets for added brightness before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh parmesan cheese for best melting and crisping.
- Watch the fish closely while broiling to prevent overcooking and dryness.
- Patting the fish dry helps the topping stick better.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly and gently to form a crisp crust.
- Place the rack closer for crispier topping but monitor to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg