Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Seafood

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: filets

Calories: 255kcal

Tilapia is coated with a lemon pepper seasoned mixture, topped with Parmesan, and baked until crispy.

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
Mix the grated Parmesan, lemon pepper, parsley, and salt together.
4 (4-ounce) tilapia filets, ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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 the shredded Parmesan, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Bake in the preheated oven 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.
¼ cup diced green onions, 1 lemon

Note: If you don't like salty recipes, you can skip the salt altogether on this recipe. The parmesan cheese is pretty salty already, so you should be fine!
If you're worried about a fishy taste, soak the raw tilapia filets in milk for about 15 minutes, then pat dry and press the mixture into the fish.

Storage: Store Parmesan crusted tilapia in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.