parmesan crusted ranch tilapia

Name: Parmesan Crusted Ranch Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6-8 - tilapia fillets; 1 package(s) dry ranch dressing; 1/2 cup(s) mayo; 1 cup(s) plain bread crumbs; 1/2 cup(s) Parmesan cheese; - cooking spray, butter flavor

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Niki Stutts

Nashville, TN

Updated on Nov 30, 2021

It never ceases to amaze me how fast my kids gobble up this yummy, healthy, baked-not-fried dish. Tilapia is a very light-tasting fish that has a nice texture and with the right preparation, will satisfy even the pickiest little palate.

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Parmesan Crusted Ranch Tilapia on a plate with asparagus.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you're incorporating more fish into your diet, try this Parmesan crusted tilapia. It was gobbled up in our kitchen. The mayo ranch mixture has a great creamy ranch flavor and acts as a sauce. The bread crumb and Parmesan mixture add texture and a lovely cheesy flavor. Easy to prepare, once baked the tilapia is very tender.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield Varies, depending on how many you want to make

Ingredients

6-8 - tilapia fillets
1 package dry ranch dressing
1/2 cup mayo
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- cooking spray, butter flavor

How To Make parmesan crusted ranch tilapia

Step 1

Mix mayo with dry ranch dressing packet.

Step 2

Combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Pour onto a paper plate; set aside.
Step 3

Using a BBQ brush, cover the fish, on both sides, with the herb mayo (I find this easier if the fish is still partially frozen).
Step 4

Dredge each piece of fish in the bread crumbs/cheese mixture and place on a greased cookie sheet. Lightly spray the top of the fish with butter-flavored spray, before baking, for extra crispiness.
Step 5

Bake at 375 for 8-12 minutes (thawed) or 20-25 minutes (partially frozen).
Step 6

Note: When fish “flakes with a fork,” it is usually a bit overcooked and may be dry. This test is better: Using your finger, press on the cooked flesh gently. When it is done, the fibers will separate into solid flakes. If the fibers fall apart, the fish has been cooked too long.
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