Description
A quick and flavorful garlic crusted tilapia recipe that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add breadcrumb mixture to the skillet. Stir until golden (1-2 minutes).
- Place tilapia fillets on a baking sheet. Press the garlic crust mixture onto each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Panko breadcrumbs add extra crunch.
- Substitute lemon zest for paprika if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
