This crispy parmesan baked tilapia recipe is a great option for an easy, healthy main course. Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs create a delicious crispy coating for a fish dinner you will love.

Quick, easy, oven dinners are always the right answer as the weather gets colder. This tilapia is made with just a few ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish, making it a good choice for those who don’t adore fish. I love fish, but Hubby, not as much. But considering fish a healthy source of lean protein, I like adding it to our dinner rotation.

Elements

Tilapia Fillets: Try to select fillets of similar size and thickness, so they cook evenly. I always have frozen tilapia fillets on hand for easy dinners.

Salt & Black Pepper: A coating of salt and pepper enhances the flavors

Mayonnaise: Mayo adds richness and allows the cheese and breadcrumbs to stick to the fish. I always use light mayonnaise.

Parmesan Cheese: Sharp, salty parmesan cheese is found in many of my recipes.

Panko Bread Crumbs: Panko bread crumbs are light and flaky, giving the fish a crunchy coating.

Parsley: Fresh, chopped, or dried parsley adds color and flavor.

Preparation

Crispy parmesan baked tilapia comes together and cooks quickly. I usually prep my sides before starting the fish. A baked potato and broccoli were my sides of choice recently. I microwaved the potato for a few minutes to give it a head start. Once the potato and broccoli were in the oven, I started the fish.

Blot the fish with a paper towel to dry it. This way the mayo won’t slide off. Lay the fillets in a baked dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Next, use a butter knife or basting brush to coat the fish with a thin layer of mayo. Finally, sprinkle the grated parmesan and bread crumbs evenly over the tilapia.

Bake until the fish flakes easily, and the topping is lightly browned.

Serve immediately with some homemade tartar sauce on the side.