Panko Parmesan Crusted Tilapia | How to bake Fish in the oven Perfectly

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

tilapia fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: catfish fillets

Cod is leaner, while catfish is often less expensive.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs offer more fiber.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed provides binding without cholesterol.

Crack 2 eggs into a shallow plate.

Add a big pinch of salt, ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon of dill, and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder to the eggs and whisk together.

In another shallow plate, add 2 cups of japanese panko bread crumbs.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of creole seasoning, and 3/4 cup of pre-grated parmesan cheese to the panko and whisk until evenly coated.

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Coat the tilapia fillet in the egg mixture on both sides.

Place the tilapia fillet into the panko parmesan mixture and press it in, flipping to coat completely.

Place the coated tilapia fillet on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, turning once halfway through the baking process.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

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