Crispy Baked Panko & Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Recipe
An easy recipe for crispy oven baked panko & Parmesan crusted tilapia
Ingredients
- 12 oz tilapia filets about 12 oz total
- 1 cup panko
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- cooking spray
- 1 tbsp parsley optional
- lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Lightly spray a rimmed sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray or line the pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Panko break crumb mixture by placing the panko, Parmesan, thyme, and oregano in a shallow dish. Mix with a fork or your hands. Set aside.
- Thoroughly pat each piece of fish dry with paper towels.
- Brush both sides of the fish with mayonnaise.
- Press each side into the panko and Parmesan mixture.
- Place each coated fish fillet onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the surface of the prepared fish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cooking time is dependent on the thickness of the fish, but 14-18 minutes should be sufficient. It will be golden brown and will flake easily with a fork.
- Snip some fresh parsley over the surface of the fish. (optional)
- Lightly drizzle with lemon juice right before serving if desired.