Famous Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
A quick and easy 15 minute dinner featuring tender tilapia fillets topped with a savory, bubbly Parmesan crust that tastes remarkably like Doritos!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs tilapia fillets
- 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
- Optional: Salt pepper, and Cajun seasoning for initial dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven broiler. Line a broiling pan or baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
- In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, softened butter, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
- Add the dried basil, black pepper, onion powder, and celery salt to the bowl. Mix everything together until you have a smooth paste and set it aside.
- Arrange the tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. If desired, lightly sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Cajun seasoning.
- Place the pan in the oven a few inches from the heat source. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the fillets over and broil for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Spread the Parmesan cheese mixture evenly over the top side of each fillet.
- Return the fish to the broiler for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.