Baked Panko Fish

Tilapia with a Parmesan Panko crust on a white plate with salad and lemon wedges.

This crispy and cheesy Parmesan Panko Crusted Tilapia is the perfect twist on classic fish for those looking to enjoy a hassle-free yet delicious meal. With a satisfying balance of flavors and textures, this baked Tilapia will become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Global

Keyword: baked tilapia, fish recipe, oven baked, panko, panko breaded tilapia fillets, parmesan cheese, tilapia

Servings:

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Lilian Vallezi

Ingredients

6-7 fillets Tilapia
2 tablespoon Lemon juice
1¼ teaspoon Old bay seasoning
1¼ teaspoon Kosher salt (or salt it to your liking)
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated is better)
¼ cup Salted butter, softened
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Garlic powder

Instructions

Place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Heat oven to 375ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat or lightly grease it.
Season the fish by pouring lemon juice equally between the fillets. Sprinkle salt and old bay equally.
While the fish marinates, prepare the Panko crust. Add room-temperature butter inside a bowl and stir it well until it becomes creamy (not liquid). Add Panko, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, and mix it all together until it forms a crumbly cream. Spoon it equally over the fish fillets and press it with the back of the spoon to help it stick to the fish.
Bake it for approximately 7-8 minutes, then cancel the baking option and turn on the Hi Broil. Broil it for about 3 minutes or until the crust is golden. Your fish should flake easily and look opaque when ready. Don't overbake it. Enjoy!

Notes

Make sure to press the panko mixture firmly on top of the fillets so it can create a crust.

Don't overbake the fillets so they can hold the moisture. To know if the fish is ready, it should flake easily with a fork. For this recipe, the fish won't flake easily in 7 minutes, but it's usually just right after the 3 minutes on Hi broiling. If the time is up, but the crust is not golden yet, you can bake a little longer. If the time is up and the crust is golden, but the fish is a little underdone, turn off the heat and let the fillets cook with the heat retained in the oven until done.

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