Almond and Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Description

Flavorful recipe for this farm-raised fish that is easy and done in minutes! The fish is broiled with a creamy cheese coating for an impressive flavor and texture. Be careful not to overcook the fish.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup buttery spread (such as Smart Balance®), softened
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat olive oil mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets

Instructions

  1. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler. Line a broiling pan with aluminum foil or spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant
  3. 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Mix Parmesan cheese
  5. garlic
  6. buttery spread
  7. almonds
  8. mayonnaise
  9. bread crumbs
  10. lemon juice
  11. seafood seasoning
  12. basil
  13. black pepper
  14. onion powder
  15. and celery salt together in a bowl.
  16. Arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan; cover pan with aluminum foil.
  17. Broil in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip fillets
  18. cover pan with aluminum foil
  19. and broil for 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove aluminum foil and cover fillets with Parmesan cheese mixture. Broil in the oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is browned
  20. about 2 more minutes.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

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