Best 7 Lemon Pepper Parmesan Breaded Tilapia Recipes

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Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish that takes well to a variety of seasonings and cooking methods. In this recipe, it is coated in a flavorful breading made with lemon pepper, Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs, then pan-fried until golden brown and flaky. With options for baking and air frying, this versatile recipe offers flaky, tender tilapia with a crispy, flavorful crust that will tantalize your taste buds. The zesty lemon pepper seasoning, nutty Parmesan cheese, and crunchy bread crumbs create a harmonious blend of flavors that perfectly complements the delicate fish.

The article includes recipes for three cooking methods: pan-frying, baking, and air frying. Each method yields crispy, flaky tilapia with a tender, juicy interior. The pan-frying method provides a classic golden-brown crust, while the baking method offers a healthier alternative with minimal oil. The air frying method produces a crispy coating with less fat and calories compared to traditional frying.

Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this versatile recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a delicious and satisfying meal. Serve the crispy lemon pepper Parmesan tilapia with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a refreshing salad, for a complete and flavorful dining experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PARMESAN CRUSTED LEMON PEPPER TILAPIA RECIPE - BEST TILAPIA RECIPES



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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia (Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia) is the one of the BEST Tilapia Recipes we have ever tasted. This baked tilapia recipe is as healthy as it is delicious, and it's SUPER EASY as well! This Lemon Pepper Tilapia Recipe is so flavorful and made in under 20 minutes. Best Easy Tilapia Recipe!

Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tilapia filets (about 4 oz each)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt (see note )
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
1/4 cup diced green onions (optional)
lemon (cut into wedges)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Mix together the grated Parmesan, lemon pepper, parsley and salt. Drizzle the tilapia with olive oil, then coat with the cheese mixture, pressing it in lightly with your fingers to make sure it sticks. sprinkle lightly with shredded parmesan. Transfer to foil lined baking sheet.
  • Bake until the fish is opaque in the thickest part, about 10 minutes.
  • To brown further, broil for about 5 more minutes until cheese crust is slightly crispy (watch carefully to make sure fish doesn't burn)
  • Top with green onions and serve and serve with lemon wedges, optional.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 690 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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I don't know where I found this, but I had it printed and decided to make it tonight - YUM! Very light and quick to put together. I had a can of artichoke hearts on hand and added 1/2 of the can in the sauce and it was delicious!

Provided by BethR

Categories     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 cup flour (for dredging)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons white wine
1/4 cup chicken stock
canned artichoke heart (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Prepare Parmesan flour by combining 1/2 cup flour and parmesan cheese in shallow pan, set aside.
  • Dredge fish in plain flour, shaking off excess flour.
  • Dip in egg wash.
  • Coat in parmesan flour mixture.
  • Heat non-stick frying pan with olive oil (almost smoking).
  • Brown fish on both sides, remove from pan and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, add more oil if needed, and sauté garlic.
  • Add capers, lemon juice, wine and stock, salt and pepper (artichokes if you like).
  • Reduce by half, remove from heat.
  • Add butter and melt through.

BROILED PARMESAN-LEMON TILAPIA



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My husband is not a big fish eater, but this recipe had him looking for seconds. What makes it a joy for me? It is so quick and easy that it qualifies as a busy weeknight selection.

Provided by moms2398

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons Miami-style sazon seasoning (sazon completa)
1 serving olive oil cooking spray (such as PAM®)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter-margarine blend (such as Smart Balance®), melted
1 ½ tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise (such as Kraft®)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
⅛ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon celery salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil. Spray the broiler pan's rack with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle tilapia with sazon seasoning and arrange on the prepared broiler rack.
  • Cook the fillets under the preheated broiler until fish is barely opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Mix the Parmesan cheese, butter-margarine blend, fat-free mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, black pepper, onion powder, and celery salt together in a bowl.
  • Spread the Parmesan cheese blend over the fish fillets, return to oven, and continue cooking until the topping is golden brown and the fish flakes easily, 3 to 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 558.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA FILLETS



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This recipe is quick and easy with plenty of flavor! Even my husband (who doesn't like fish that much) went back for seconds! Works well in low-carb diets.

Provided by France C

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tilapia fillets
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Whisk Parmesan cheese, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
  • Coat tilapia fillets with olive oil and press into the Parmesan cheese mixture. Arrange coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 280.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Fast, Easy and Healthy! This recipe is for 2, but I have easily doubled it for more. This bakes so quickly that I often make a bunch of these fillets and eat them leftover for lunches.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -4 tilapia fillets, depending on size
1/4 cup breadcrumbs or 1/4 cup crushed Ritz cracker
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt
pepper
garlic powder
olive oil

Steps:

  • Thaw and wash tilapia fillets if frozen. Pat dry on paper towels.
  • Combine crumbs, parmesan, italian seasoning and garlic powder on a plate, mixing well.
  • On a different plate, pour 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  • Working 1 at a time, place a fillet on the plate in the lemon juice, sprinkle with desired amount of kosher salt (be careful about how much salt is in your parmesan, crumbs, and other seasonings), black pepper, and garlic powder. Turn the fillet over in the lemon juice and sprinkle seasoning on the other side.
  • Dredge fillet in the parmesan mixture patting it all over to coat.
  • Place in an oiled baking dish, repeat with remaining fillets.
  • Sprinkle a little lemon juice over fillets and drizzle or spray them lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake at 425ºF for about 20 minutes or until they easily flake with a fork and edges are browning (you can sprinkle some more parmesan on top if desired). You can also bake these faster at 450ºF.

LEMON-PEPPER TILAPIA



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I usually have the ingredients on hand for this lemony dish that's ready in a jiff. I use tilapia, but this method peps up any white fish. -Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place tilapia in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a microwave, melt butter; stir in lemon zest and juice. Drizzle over fish; sprinkle with garlic salt, paprika and pepper., Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON PEPPER PARMESAN BREADED TILAPIA



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I have been working on different combinations and decided on this..It really compliments the Tilapia...We enjoy Lemon Butter Baby Limas, Garlic-Thyme Brown Rice and Tarter sauce with it...We discovered that all together they complement each other...We enjoy this very much..I hope you do to.

Provided by JoSele Swopes @JODIE57

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large tilapia filets (rinsed)
1 cup(s) bread crumbs, seasoned
- lemon pepper
- butter flavoring (emerils spray)
2 tablespoon(s) parmesan cheese
1/4 cup(s) evaporated milk
1/4 cup(s) vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375* Cookie sheet covered with foil shiny side up spray with Emerils Creamy Butter Spray All Temp Rinse Tilapia, pour milk and vinegar into medium bowl, place Tilapia in mixture put plastic wrap on and set aside while gathering other ingredients. After 10min take Tilapia one at a time out of the bowl shake excess off and coat as stateed below...
  • Sprinkle Lemon Pepper on both sides. Put Seasoned Bread Parmesan Crumbs in Zip Lock bag. Shake Tilapia in mixture place on lined cookie sheet and bake 8 minutes each side....till golden brown.....serve hot

Tips:

  • Use a good quality Parmesan cheese. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese will give the breading the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the tilapia. Tilapia is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque in the center, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Serve the tilapia with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good options include tartar sauce, lemon-butter sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Lemon pepper Parmesan breaded tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The Parmesan cheese and lemon pepper give the tilapia a crispy, flavorful coating, while the tilapia itself is tender and flaky. You can serve lemon pepper Parmesan breaded tilapia with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables. This recipe is a great way to try something new with tilapia. The lemon pepper Parmesan breading is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to this mild fish. So, next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give lemon pepper Parmesan tilapia a try. You won't be disappointed!

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