Description
A light and flavorful dish featuring tilapia fillets baked with lemon and Parmesan for a quick, healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 – 2 lbs tilapia fillets (about 4-6 fillets)
- 2 medium-sized fresh lemons
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground or to taste)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular) – optional for extra crispy topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Zest one lemon and juice it, collecting 2-3 tablespoons of the juice. Slice the other lemon into thin rounds.
- Rinse and pat dry the tilapia fillets to ensure the Parmesan mixture adheres well.
- In a bowl, mix the grated Parmesan, minced garlic, lemon zest, dried oregano, and dried parsley. In another bowl, whisk the olive oil and lemon juice together.
- Brush each fillet with the lemon-olive oil mixture, sprinkle the Parmesan mixture on top, and place lemon slices on each fillet.
- Bake the tilapia for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily and is opaque throughout. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes for a golden crust.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges.
Notes
For added flavor, consider fresh herbs like thyme or basil, and for some spice, add red pepper flakes.