Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz) tilapia fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Rinse the 4 tilapia fillets and pat each fillet extremely dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp dried parsley until no large clumps remain.
  4. Brush each fillet generously with 2 tbsp olive oil. Press the fish firmly into the parmesan mixture, pushing the crumbs into the flesh to create a thick, uniform layer.
  5. Place the fillets on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) or the meat flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.