Published 7/26/2021 • Updated 8/10/2022
Easy Baked Tilapia Recipe
If you are looking for a healthy meal that is delicious, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes this baked tilapia is the answer! We love this parmesan crusted tilapia recipe for so many reasons
Tilapia is so affordable and easy to find! The bake time for this recipe is SO fast. You get a crispy, cheesy crust on the tilapia and a flavorful and moist white fish on the inside.
What is tilapia?
Tilapia is a fresh water white fish that is very common. It is known for how affordable and accessible it is. It is also well known for being a mild white fish that many people love!
Everything You Need
This recipe is made with less than 10 ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
Tilapia Eggs Parmesan Cornmeal Salt Pepper Granulated garlic Lemons
Easy Ingredient Swaps
There are a few easy ingredient swaps you can make with this recipe. Sub in any of the following 1:1.
Tilapia –> any white fish such as cod Grated Parmesan –> any hard grated cheese Corn meal –> oat flour or almond flour
Quick Tilapia Q & A
What do I serve with baked tilapia?
You can serve baked tilapia with any delicious salad of vegetable side! Below are some of our favorite dishes to serve with this parmesan crusted tilapia:
Creamy coleslaw recipe Cilantro Lime Rice Mexican Street Corn Salad Simple Asian Salad
How long do you bake tilapia?
Bake tilapia at 400ºF for 15-20 minutes. If you want the tilapia a bit more golden brown, bake the tilapia for 10 minutes and broil the tilapia for an additional 2-3 minutes. If you’re looking for an air fryer recipe, follow our air fryer fish recipe and swap the cod for tilapia.
Can I Double this Recipe?
You sure can! Feel free to double or triple this recipe if you’re serving a crowd. Alternatively, you can cut all the ingredients in half if you’re serving 1 or 2.
How long does tilapia last?
Tilapia will last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator if stored in an air-tight container.
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