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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets

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"Only five ingredients, but plenty of flavor! Even my husband (who doesn't like fish that much) went back for seconds! Works well in low-carb diets." — LilSnoo

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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tilapia fillets
olive oil

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Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Mix Parmesan cheese, paprika, and parsley in a shallow dish; season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle tilapia fillets with olive oil and dredge in the Parmesan cheese mixture. Place fillets onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
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NOTE: I am the original submitter of this recipe. These will not come out crunchy like a traditional crusted fish. They are low carb and do not use breading, therefore they have more of a baked and seasoned texture. I tried to have the title changed, but allrecipes informed me this could not be done and to add a review instead. This is also tasty made with shredded parmesan (can be found with the bagged shredded cheeses) instead of grated. I sometimes add minced garlic or garlic powder to the seasoning as well.

—LilSnoo

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 11, 2012

Yes, it's fast and easy, but the bottom is soggy and unless you put some lemon on it, it had a "mildew" taste.

—mkuhlka

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Aug 14, 2012

I can't believe how good this was! Few ingredients, but it tastes like more time went into making it. Tilapia, by nature, can have a very muddy or earthy flavor if you're not used to it. I don't understand why the other reviewer blames that on the recipe! I would make this again. To avoid a soggy filet on the bottom, I flipped mine halfway through cooking. I also added a bit of garlic powder. I really like that it's low carb - perfect for my south beach diet. I served this with some grilled veggies.

—whoshungry

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Aug 23, 2012

Really nice fare, for not much prep/cook time. Good for a work and school night. I halved the paprika, and added a bit of panko to the cheese mixture, however. Delicious!

—dynamine

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Mar 25, 2013

Excellent! I used this reciped for red snapper fillets last night and it was very, very good. It needs a bit more zip for our taste buds so, as recommended by the originator of the recipe, I'll try some garlic and perhaps some tumeric and quite a bit more pepper next time.

—Starr

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Feb 17, 2013

I really liked this. It gave the tilapia a meaty flavor. I wanted to just use a saute pan today, so I made it on the stove top. I put the olive oil in the pan before I realized it was supposed to be drizzled on the fish. So, I probably used quite a bit of olive oil. No problem, the fish was nice and crispy and no sticking. I sauteed it about 3 minutes per side on about a temp of 6 or 6.5 on my stove. It was quick, easy, and delicious. Only change I made was we squeezed fresh lemon juice over ours before eating. ty

—Blender Woman

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Oct 06, 2012

Made this for the first time tonight and we loved it! I only had 1/2 c. of parmesan left so I added 1/4 c. of Italian seasoned bread crumbs. Quick and easy and it turned out great. One of my 3.5 y/o twins even said he liked it "better than cookies"! ;)

—A. M.

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Aug 17, 2012

This was good, crazy easy, and looks good on the plate, as well.

—lutzflcat

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Nutrition

Calories
210 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
1.3 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
54 mg
18%

Fat
9.3 g
14%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
28.9 g
58%

Sodium
377 mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 210
Calories from Fat: 84

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.3g 14 %
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17 %
Cholesterol 54mg 18 %
Sodium 377mg 15 %
Potassium 506mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.3g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 28.9g 58 %
Sugars 0.3g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 6 %
Calcium 26 %
Iron 7 %
Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 46 %
Vitamin B6 28 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.