Baked Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia

Baked Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia is a simple yet delicious dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is coated in a crispy parmesan crust that's full of flavor. Plus, it's baked, so it's relatively healthy and easy to clean up.

Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish that's perfect for taking on the flavors of whatever you cook it with. In this recipe, we're coating it in a crispy parmesan crust that's full of flavor. The crust is made with a combination of parmesan cheese, almond flour, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. The almond flour gives the crust a nice crunch, while the parmesan cheese and oregano add a savory flavor. The lemon zest adds a bit of brightness, and the salt and pepper help to balance out the flavors.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a shallow bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, almond flour, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
4. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
5. Brush the tilapia fillets with the olive oil.
6. Dredge the tilapia fillets in the parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
7. Place the tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.

Why It Works

• The parmesan crust adds a lot of flavor to the tilapia.
• The almond flour gives the crust a nice crunch.
• The lemon zest adds a bit of brightness to the dish.
• The salt and pepper help to balance out the flavors.