Description
Tangy Parmesan Tilapia combines tender tilapia fillets with a creamy, zesty Parmesan topping, broiled to golden perfection. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a light, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash onion powder
4 tilapia fillets (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler: Set the broiler to high and preheat it while preparing the tilapia.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, butter, lime juice, garlic powder, dried basil, pepper, and onion powder until well blended.
- Prepare the baking pan: Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Place the tilapia fillets in the pan and sprinkle with salt.
- Broil the fish: Broil the tilapia 3-4 inches from the heat source for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Top the tilapia: Spread the prepared Parmesan mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
- Finish broiling: Return the pan to the broiler for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute tilapia with other white fish like cod or haddock for a similar result.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to the topping for extra flavor.
- For a citrusy twist, use lemon zest in place of lime juice.
- Add red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
