Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Tilapia fillets are a fantastic main ingredient to work with - they’re inexpensive and available in every store. What can be better than a perfectly cooked, crispy piece of fish? This simple dish is guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults on a weeknight. This dish is simple but delicious and impressive enough for any occasion.

Ingredients

4(1.5 lb)
Tilapia Filletsdefrosted and patted dry
1/2tsp
Salt
4
SponsoredFarmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs, whisked
4Tbsp
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1cup
Italian-Style Breadcrumbs
1tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
1Tbsp
ChoppedFresh Parsleyfor garnishoptional
1
Lemoncut into wedgesoptional
1cup
Green Beansblanched, for serving
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
1043
Fat
19.3 g
Protein
180.7 g
Carbs
31.0 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

step 3

In a medium bowl, mix the Salt (1/2 tsp), Grated Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp), Italian-Style Breadcrumbs (1 cup), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).

step 4

In another bowl with the beaten Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (4), dip Tilapia Fillets (4) on both sides so the fish is evenly coated with egg.

step 5

Then, press the fish into the breadcrumb mixture on both sides so the tilapia is coated evenly. Repeat for all the other filets.

step 6

Place tilapia on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 16-18 minutes, turning halfway through until browned and flaky and the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

step 7

Garnish with Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp). Serve warm with a Lemon Wedges (1) and Green Beans (1 cup), as you desire.