Garlic-Parmesan Topped Tilapia
Quick-cooking tilapia fillets topped with a crispy coating of fresh breadcrumbs, garlic and parmesan cheese make a deliciously easy and healthful dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets about 1-1/4 lbs
- 1 to 1-1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a shallow baking pan with nonstick spray and arrange the fish fillets in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.
- Brush the fish fillets with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, top evenly with the crumb mixture, patting gently with the back of a spoon to be sure it adheres well.
- Bake until the crumbs are golden brown and the fish flakes easily, 8 to 12 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.