Low Fat Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Recipes

LOW FAT PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• In shallow dish together bread crumbs, Parmesan and seasonings
• Rinse and pat dry tilapia fillets.
• Press tilapia gently into bread crumb mixture lightly coating both sides.
• Place into baking dish
• Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes
• Place oven on broil and cook for additional 2-3 minutes or until tops are golden brown (watch closely as this can burn very quickly).
• Makes 4 servings of 3 Weight Watchers Points Each.

BROILED PARMESAN TILAPIA (LOW-CARB)

Steps:

• Set oven to broiler heat.
• Grease a broiler pan, then line with foil and grease the foil slightly.
• In a small bowl mix together Parmesan cheese, butter, mayo, lemon juice and garlic.
• Add in all the remaining seasonings and salt if using; mix well and set aside.
• Arrange the fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan (you sprinkle salt on fish but it is not necessary).
• Broil a few inches from the heat for about 2-3 minutes.
• Turn the fish over and broil a couple minutes more.
• Remove from oven and cover them with the Parmesan mixture on the top side only.
• Return to oven and broil for about 2 minutes more or until the topping is browned and the fish flakes easily (do not overcook the fish!).

HEALTHIER BROILED TILAPIA PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven broiler. Grease broiling pan or line with aluminum foil.
• Mix Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder, and celery salt. Mix well and set aside. Arrange fillets in a single layer on prepared pan.
• Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip fillets over and broil for 2 or 3 minutes more. Remove fillets from oven and cover with Parmesan mixture on top side. Broil until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the crackers, cheese and salt. Dip fillets in the flour, then egg, then cracker mixture; turn until coated., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook fillets in oil over medium heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges.

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Whisk Parmesan cheese, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
• Coat tilapia fillets with olive oil and press into the Parmesan cheese mixture. Arrange coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

GARLIC PARMESAN ENCRUSTED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat the grill or oven to 350°F and spray the baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Divide the filets into two parts, then rinse with water and pat dry.
• Combine the parmesan cheese, garlic, paprika, parsley, salt, pepper on a large plate.
• On another plate, pour the olive oil.
• Dip the filets in the olive oil, then in the parmesan mixture.
• Optional: let the flavors combine for about 4 hours. If you're taking it to a picnic, just put inside a ziplock bag.
• Place on a baking sheet. For the barbecue, I use non-stick aluminum foil (Reynolds brand works great).
• Bake/grill for about 20 minutes or until opaque in the middle and crispy on the edges. Do not overcook. The fish should be very moist with a crisp bottom and edges. Enjoy!