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parmesan encrusted tilapia

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tabatha Bailey
Aurora, IN

This is by far one of my favorite meals I have ever cooked. I have three kids and they devoured the fish at dinner. So it is definitely a great family dinner. I paired this with a garlic mashed potato and garlic-buttered asparagus.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For parmesan encrusted tilapia

  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c
    butter, softened
  • 3 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    celery salt
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • 2 lb
    tilapia fillets, thawed

How To Make parmesan encrusted tilapia

  • 1
    preheat broiler to 500 degrees. Grease pan or line with foil.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients except fish. Mix well and set aside.
  • 3
    Arrange fillets in a single layer on pan. broil on top rack for 2-3 minutes flip and repeat on other side. Remove from oven. Cover the fillets with parmesan mixture and place back in the oven. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is lightly browned.
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