Garlic Butter Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Recipe Delight
Ingredients
- 4 fillets tilapia
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- to taste salt and pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- for serving lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the tilapia fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Generously spoon the garlic butter mixture over each tilapia fillet, ensuring they are well coated.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tilapia flakes easily with a fork and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
- Serve the tilapia with lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve with lemon wedges for added flavor.