Description
I love tilapia because it’s a large and flavoursome fish that is relatively inexpensive.
This baked tilapia dish coats the fillets in a Parmesan crust, making it sharp and crunchy on the outside and soft and flaky inside.
Ingredients
- 100 grams Vegetarian Parmesan
- 40 grams Bread Crumbs
- 1-½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Parsley, Finely Chopped
- 1 whole Lemon, Cut Into Wedges
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 whole Tilapia Fillets
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
In a mixing bowl, mix grated Parmesan, bread crumbs, paprika, black pepper and parsley. Spread the mixture onto a large, flat baking tray and set aside.
In a small jug, mix lemon juice and olive oil, Take just under half of the olive oil mixture and rub over both sides of 1 tilapia fillet, then dip into the Parmesan mixture, covering the whole fillet. Repeat with the second fillet, leaving a little leftover oil.
Once both tilapia fillets have been covered, check for any spots where the crust may not be sticking and dab a little extra oil onto it, followed by a sprinkling of the Parmesan mix.
Place both of the fillets in the oven and cook for around 20 minutes. You will know the tilapia is done when the crust turns a golden brown colour and the tilapia flesh is white and flaky.
