Parmesan Tilapia
Parmesan Tilapia is the kind of fish you make for people who don’t like fish. It’s a mild fish covered with a parmesan sauce that is so good. Add this to your healthy recipe file.
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PARMESAN TILAPIA
When John and I first were married we were completely anti-seafood with the exception of crab legs.
Later in our marriage as we explored healthier meals we slowly started acquired a taste to fish. Now we love it. John says this fish tastes like Doritos. Who doesn’t like Doritos?
I would qualify this fish as fish for those who don’t like fish.
This has only 203 calories a serving if you are trying to watch your girlish figure.
Tilapia is a delicate fish which is why we bake it. Grilling would end up with pieces all over the grill unless you use foil.
CAN I USE THIS TOPPING ON OTHER TYPES OF FISH?
This Parmesan topping is great on all kinds of fish. Salmon, swordfish, halibut, or snapper would be great in this recipe.
OTHER FISH RECIPES:
- Grilled Asian Salmon
- Rosemary Ranch Salmon
- Baked Dijon Salmon
- Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa
- Honey Pecan Salmon
Parmesan Tilapia
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 pounds tilapia fillets
Instructions
- Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. I like to sprinkle the fillets with salt, pepper, and a little Cajun seasoning for some kick. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2-3 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to over cook the fish. This yields 4 servings.
Notes
Hello
I have a question regarding servings.
Your recipe states serves 4, when I looked at the Allrecipes link you mentioned at the bottom of your notes it states serves 8.
I will make as per your site as the reviews are great. I do know you have an adjust servings button, but just wanted to check the amount as written.
Also, I just ordered your Scrumptious Cookbook from Amazon today, it’s coming tomorrow, looking forward to looking through it.
Thanks for sharing such a great cooking site.
Thank you for ordering my cookbook. Yes so I didn’t feel like 2lbs of fish was 8 servings. I know this because I buy 4 lbs and it feeds my family. Hope that helps.
Could you use non-fat greek yogurt instead of mayo?
Sure!
Looks delicious! The recipe calls for Parmesan cheese. Is this grated or shredded?
Grated Parmesan is what you want.
Thank you for the nice recipe.
You’re welcome!
Made this using haddock fillets as it’s the only fish I like and it was delicious…but made the topping the other night and used on chicken (we eat a great deal of chicken in my house and it’s nice to find something a little different) and this was FANTASTIC! Hubby, who scoffs at yet another chicken dinner, not only went back for seconds (almost unheard of) but went back for 3rds AND asked when I was planning on cooking it again.
Woo-hoo! Score for your family.
Found this on Pinterest and this is second time making it. It is SO good! Thank you!
I’ve been making this for years – it always gets great reviews! I like to add some baby shrimp or small scallops to the parmesan mixture and just add a minute or so to the broiling time.
So when you say mayonnaise, do you really mean mayonnaise or are we talking about miracle whip? Just curious or does it even matter?
Miracle whip has a sweeter flavor than mayonnaise. I really use mayonnaise here…
This recipe is AWESOME! So easy and great flavor! Even my 2 year old loved it 😉 thanks for another great recipe!
This recipe has been on my recipe box for years! I love it. Made it three times in the last 2 months. Once with chicken tenders, it was pretty awesome with the chicken. A must try! 🙂
@Tara,
I haven’t tried it with salmon but I bet it’s great!
Ever tried this with salmon?
@Nikki,
I usually half the topping and I also usually don’t do mayo but 1 1/2 tablespoons over 2 pounds of fish is hardly anything.
I’m not sure if you could use yogurt but I think it might work!
Do you think you could do plain greek yogurt instead of mayo? I’m trying not to do mayo.
I’ve made this 4 or 5 times and we love it! I swap the mayo for miracle whip for a lower calorie count and it still.tastes great. Its in the oven as we speak. I love it cause its something I can throw together in a hurry 🙂 thank you!
You had me at Doritoes!
I made this tonight with swai filets because they were sold out of tilapia. It was very tasty! Even my picky kids ate it with barely any grousing 🙂