Recipe Inspiration
This Baked Tilapia is light, fresh, and super healthy! It’s a 20-minute dinner that everyone will love. Serve next to rice or quinoa and your favorite roasted or steamed vegetable!
– 2 tablespoons canola oil (divided) – 4 tilapia fillets (full fillets or 6-8 loins) – ½ cup milk or buttermilk – ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs (Panko or fine) – ¼ cup all purpose flour – 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan – 2 teaspoons seasoning salt (reduce to 1 teaspoon if you prefer less salty) – 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning – ½ teaspoon salt – ½ teaspoon garlic powder – ½ teaspoon paprika – ¼ teaspoon black pepper
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Pat tilapia dry with paper towel to remove any excess moisture.Whisk together milk and egg in a wide shallow dish. Coat tilapia in milk mixture
2
Combine bread crumbs, flour, Parmesan, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper in a large glass dish. Press firmly into the coating mixture, coating both sides well.
3
Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat until all are done. Spray the top of the fish with spray oil or non-stick spray.
4
Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, until the internal temperature is 145 degrees F and the crust is lightly browned and crispy. You can broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the crust further if desired.