5-Ingredient Garlic Parmesan Tilapia Recipe

5 from 26 votes

A delicious, easy, and healthy parmesan-crusted tilapia made with only 5 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword Baked Tilapia, baked tilapia recipes, broiled tilapia, parmesan crusted tilapia, Parmesan Tilapia

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 250kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Preheat oven to BROIL on HIGH and place a rack about 5-6 inches from the broiler unit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Pat tilapia dry and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Combine melted butter, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush the butter mixture on both sides of the fish.
Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet, bottom side UP, and broil for 5 minutes. Flip the fish over, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and return to the broiler for 5-6 more minutes. The fish will flake easily with a fork when it’s done.
Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.

Always keep a close eye on food when it's under the broiler, as it can burn very quickly.
To know when the fish is done, gently insert the tines of a fork into the thickest part of a fillet. Twist the fork at a 45 degree angle. If the flesh of the fish is fork-tender and flakes easily, it’s done! If you prefer to use an instant read thermometer, the fish is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
If you like the flavor of Old Bay seasoning, you can add a dash of Old Bay to the melted butter mixture and then brush it on the fish. Paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, or lemon pepper would also be great additions to the butter mixture.