Delight your taste buds with this Crunchy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia recipe that's baked to perfection with a zesty, crispy crust. It's a budget-friendly, tasty meal that's ready in just 20 minutes!
Pat dry the tilapia fillets with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
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Brush the top of the tilapia fillets with 2 teaspoons of melted butter and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
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Season the tilapia fillets with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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In a small bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, dried parsley flakes, minced fresh garlic, paprika, grated parmesan cheese, and the remaining 3 teaspoons of melted butter. Mix well.
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Press the breadcrumb mixture onto the top of the tilapia fillets.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tilapia is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.