This Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is one of my very favorite ways to cook fish. It’s full of flavor and easy to prepare, and doesn’t taste “fishy” at all! Even my husband, who typically hates fish, devours it every time I make it. The cheesy Parmesan crust turns a beautiful golden brown under the broiler, keeping the tilapia tender and flaky inside. And it cooks up fast; from start to finish this dish takes less than 20 minutes! Serve with a side of rice, some veggies or a simple green salad and you’ll have a delicious, easy dinner on the table in no time!
Ingredients to Make Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Tilapia filets Parmesan cheese Panko bread crumbs Butter Mayonnaise Fresh lemon Old Bay seasoning (or seasoning salt) Paprika Salt and pepper
Where to Find the Best Tilapia
I love cooking with tilapia because it’s an easy fish to find, it cooks up quickly and tastes delicious. I like to get tilapia fillets from the fresh seafood section in the grocery store. Ask the meat counter to give you fillets that are still frozen. You don’t want to go home with the thawed fish and then freeze it again and then thaw it once more when you are ready to eat. Make sense? Cut out an unnecessary step and ask for it frozen from the back. Trust me, it will have a fresher taste.
Cooking Methods for Tilapia
For this recipe, we cook the fish under the broiler for a few minutes on each side or until the internal temp of the fish is cooked to 145-degrees F with the meat thermometer placed in the thickest part of the filet. You want the entire center of the fish to be opaque and flake easily. This parmesan crusted tilapia recipe can also be made in the air fryer. Air-fry at 400 degrees for 8 minutes or until the center is cooked through.
What Goes Well with Parmesan Crusted Tilapia?
You can serve some of our delicious Homemade Tartar Sauce with this fish, but it’s so full of flavor you may not even need it. Try some of these yummy side dish recipes to serve alongside your Parmesan Crusted Tilapia. I always make a couple of extra fillets to use in this Easy Fish Tacos recipe the next day. Read More: 35+ Dinner Ideas for Busy Weeknights
Orzo Rice
Easy Yellow Rice
Parmesan Garlic Grilled Potatoes
Easy Lemon Pesto Rice
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. Our favorite way to reheat leftover fish is in the air fryer. Just place the leftovers in an air fryer basket and drizzle with a little olive oil if desired. Air fry at 400 degrees for 8-9 minutes or until cooked through. Microwaving leftovers is not recommended for reheating fish.
How to Make Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
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