Description
This Herb-Crusted Tilapia recipe is a flavorful and easy way to enjoy a healthy fish dinner. The tilapia fillets are coated in a delicious herb and breadcrumb mixture, then baked to perfection. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the herb crust:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the tilapia:
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Prepare the herb crust: Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Make the mustard mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Coat the tilapia: Pat dry the tilapia fillets, brush with the mustard mixture, then coat with the herb crust mixture.
- Bake: Place the coated fillets on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs.
- You can substitute tilapia with cod or haddock.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
