Parmesan Crusted Tilapia (Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia) is the one of the BEST Tilapia Recipes we have ever tasted. This baked tilapia recipe is as healthy as it is delicious, and it’s SUPER EASY as well! This Lemon Pepper Tilapia Recipe is so flavorful and made in under 20 minutes. Best Easy Tilapia Recipe!
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
This Parmesan Crusted Lemon Pepper Tilapia is one of the best baked tilapia recipe I’ve ever had. So delicious, healthy, and easy!
This baked Parmesan Crusted Tilapia recipe checks a lot of boxes for me. It’s easy (made in under 20 minutes), healthy (under 350 calories), and SO DELICIOUS!
I have always loved seafood, especially shrimp recipes, salmon and tilapia, so I’m always looking for new EASY Seafood Recipes to add to the list. This healthy baked tilapia recipe is the perfect addition!
I’ve been trying to make healthier dishes lately, and its always a plus when they are easy as well. This Parmesan Crusted Lemon Pepper Tilapia Recipe blew me away. Prep time and cook time COMBINED only took 15 minutes. Like I said…I’m in love.
This easy baked tilapia recipe is a new favorite! Healthy lemon pepper tilapia is just so tasty!
Easy Baked Tilapia Recipe
This lemon pepper tilapia recipe is one of the tastiest and easiest fish recipes. It only takes about 15 minutes to get this cooked and on the table!
What does tilapia taste like?
Tilapia is a very mild and flakey white fish. It doesn’t have a fishy taste or odor at all. I love that it has such a mild flavor that lends itself to virtually any flavor combination. I LOVE Parmesan Crusted Tilapia with Lemon Pepper. So delicious!
What are the health benefits of eating tilapia?
Eating tilapia has many beneficial qualities, such as nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, including significant amounts of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, vitamin B12, niacin, and vitamin B6. Well, wow! Don’t mind if I do. I’m ready to make a HEALTHY tilapia recipe for dinner now.
How long will this tilapia recipe keep in the fridge/freezer and how do you know if tilapia has gone bad?
This Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia Recipe should stay fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months. You can tell that Tilapia has gone bad if it develops a fishy odor/sour smell or has a dull color/slimy texture.
How to Cook Tilapia
Lemon Pepper Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Recipe:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Mix together the grated Parmesan, lemon pepper, parsley and salt. Drizzle the tilapia with olive oil, then coat with the cheese mixture, pressing it in lightly with your fingers to make sure it sticks. sprinkle lightly with shredded parmesan. Transfer to foil lined baking sheet.
- Bake until the fish is opaque in the thickest part, about 10 minutes.
- To brown further, broil for about 5 more minutes until cheese crust is slightly crispy (watch carefully to make sure fish doesn’t burn)
- Top with green onions and serve and serve with lemon wedges, optional.
Watch the video to see the process step by step!
Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia
The lemon pepper parmesan crust on this baked tilapia recipe is so flavorful and simple. I tend to serve it with rice for a simple side, and it is a delicious, EASY, and healthy dinner. This Parmesan Crusted Tilapia would also be tasty served with sides such as Brussels Sprouts, Crock Pot Potatoes, or Parmesan Broccoli.
YUM. Who knew healthy tasted this good! This is the type of recipe that makes me want to find more healthy recipes that are light on calories but not flavor.
What are some good side dishes for tilapia?
I love to serve this baked lemon pepper tilapia with easy side dishes such as rice or grilled veggies, but you should also check out these side dish recommendations!
These easy side dishes are perfect for tilapia and other fish recipes.Simple Side Dishes for Tilapia
Baked Tilapia Recipes (Not Fried)
Is it possible to love a baked recipe just as much as a fried recipe? Is it possible for baked recipes to be crispy and flavorful, just like fried recipes? The answer is absolutely yes, and we think this Baked Tilapia is the perfect example!
Try these baked salmon recipes for more healthy seafood dishes:
I hope you can make this easy parmesan crusted tilapia recipe, and then use the extra time to enjoy your family, friends, or whatever you choose! I think I’ll waste mine by watching all the reality tv on my DVR. There’s always some version of the Real Housewives on my DVR that is calling my name!
I love that this is a quick and tasty seafood recipe that even the pickiest of eaters will love. Tilapia is such a mild fish, a great starter fish for someone that might not be sure they love seafood. See below for more of our seafood favorites as well!
Watch the video and see the recipe card below for full details on How to Make Lemon Pepper Tilapia.
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Ingredients
- 4 tilapia filets about 4 oz each
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon salt see note
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup diced green onions optional
- lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Mix together the grated Parmesan, lemon pepper, parsley and salt. Drizzle the tilapia with olive oil, then coat with the cheese mixture, pressing it in lightly with your fingers to make sure it sticks. sprinkle lightly with shredded parmesan. Transfer to foil lined baking sheet.
- Bake until the fish is opaque in the thickest part, about 10 minutes.
- To brown further, broil for about 5 more minutes until cheese crust is slightly crispy (watch carefully to make sure fish doesn't burn)
- Top with green onions and serve and serve with lemon wedges, optional.
- Enjoy!
Turned out really good ! I lightened up on all the cheese and only used grated Parmesan, and still the fish came out delish. Also you can increase broil time to 10 min ( if using toaster oven )to achieve the color you want .Thanks !
Thanks, Ellana!
This ended up being incredibly salty for us and I even spread the topping out between 6 filets instead of 4. We actually scraped off as much of the topping as possible to make it edible…and I even typically like my food pretty salty. I wonder if lemon pepper varies? The brand that I use has salt as the first ingredient. And of course, grated Parmesan is pretty salty too.
I think had it not been so salty though that we would have loved it! My recommendation to anyone trying this recipe is to skip the salt. You can always add it when you are eating it if you still think it needs more salt.
Oh I’m sorry it was salty! I love that suggestion and I need to remake it to test some things out. I totally appreciate you letting me know!
Absolutely amazing recipe. Easy and fast to make well worth it.
Thank you so much for the kind words Robert. I’m glad you liked it!
This is such a great weeknight dinner. Delicious flavors and so simple!
Thanks so much Jamie!!
This recipe is so delicious! My husband, myself and my children loved it. Super quick and easy to make. We will definitely be making this again. Thanks for the recipe! I have shared it with others as well. Highly recommend this recipe.
I love to hear that!!! Thanks for stopping by :)
Hi Becly!
Love this tilapia so much, ..you are simply awesome!
Thank you so much!
I just purchased tilapia, yesterday, so this will be dinner one night this week. Or maybe lunch!
Tilapia is one of my favorites because it’s so simple and quick. Thanks for this recipe!
I love tilapia and this is right up our alley! Quick, delicious and healthy?! Sign me up!