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Baked Breaded Tilapia Recipe

This Baked Breaded Tilapia is a simple yet elegant seafood dish, featuring flaky fish topped with a crunchy garlic-parsley breadcrumb coating!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tilapia:
  • 4 medium tilapia fillets fresh or thawed
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from day-old bread
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for greasing
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Food processor
  • Bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Directions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for a crispy crust.
  2. Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Place tilapia on the baking sheet. Coat with melted butter and sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  6. Let rest, serve with lemon wedges, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
  • Make the breadcrumb mixture in advance and store it in the fridge.
  • Pair with roasted vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.